Documented corruption cases involving politicians, officials and the armed forces in Pakistan. Anti-corruption bodies: NAB · FIA · Provincial anti-corruption establishments.
An accountability court sentenced Imran Khan to 14 years and Bushra Bibi to 7 years over the handling of £190m returned by UK authorities and land given to the Al-Qadir Trust. Both deny the charges; their appeals are before the Islamabad High Court.
A field general court martial sentenced Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed to 14 years on four charges, including misuse of authority and government resources and causing wrongful loss to persons. The government linked it to the Top City housing complaint. He has appealed.
A law allowing politicians to be disqualified for misconduct in public office.
OutcomeLater used selectively against opponents
Ayub Khan's military government bars thousands of politicians from office on corruption grounds.
OutcomeWidely seen as a political purge
Planning Commission economist Mahbub ul Haq says 22 families control most of the country's industry, banking and insurance.
OutcomeFuels the 1968–69 protests
Intelligence officials distribute money to politicians to shape the 1990 election.
OutcomeSupreme Court rules against former army and ISI chiefs in 2012 (Asghar Khan case)
Created by Musharraf's government to prosecute corruption.
OutcomeCritics say it targets opponents of whoever is in power
An amnesty withdraws corruption cases against thousands of politicians and officials.
OutcomeSupreme Court strikes it down in 2009
Yousaf Raza Gilani refuses to ask Swiss authorities to reopen money-laundering cases against the president.
OutcomeConvicted of contempt and disqualified in 2012
The army chief dismisses six officers, including a lieutenant general and a major general, over corruption in Balochistan.
OutcomeRemoved from service with benefits withdrawn
Leaked documents link Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's family to offshore companies owning London flats.
OutcomeDisqualified 2017, convicted 2018, acquitted on appeal 2023
Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi are convicted over £190m returned by UK authorities.
OutcomeSentenced January 2025; appeals pending
Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed is convicted on four charges including misuse of authority.
OutcomeSentenced to 14 years in December 2025; appeal filed
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