Islamabad: Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has criticised what he termed 'premature celebrations' after PTI founder Imran Khan was granted bail in the £190 million corruption case.

In a video statement, he emphasized that the trial against the PTI founder chairman is still ongoing. He said the entire nation witnessed his involvement in orchestrating the events of May 9, which aimed to destabilize the system, damage the economy, and harm the country.

The Minister further asserted that the PTI founder is convicted in the 190 million pounds mega corruption case, one of the most significant scandals in the country's history. He highlighted that the PTI founder was sentenced to 14 years in prison following a transparent trial based on substantial evidence. He added that the accused failed to justify in court why billions of rupees were transferred to Malik Riaz or under what legal grounds.

Tarar stressed that bail does not amount to acquittal, adding that Khan has already been sentenced to 14 years in prison on what he called 'solid evidence presented in a transparent trial.'

'They're fooling themselves. Bail doesn't mean innocence,' he remarked, accusing Khan of failing to justify in court how billions of rupees were transferred to a property tycoon. 'Instead of evidence, PTI tried to hide behind the 'State of Madinah' slogan,' he said.

Tarar also took aim at PTI's response, stating: 'People are celebrating bail as if it's freedom. Even dacoits get bail. The trial is still ongoing.'

On the May 9 violence, he said proceedings were underway and that the nation knew the events were 'premeditated.' He added that Khan was unlikely to be released soon.

The minister further alleged that the cabinet had approved the controversial transfer of £190 million through a sealed envelope, calling it proof of manipulation behind closed doors.

'The difference between bail and exoneration must be understood,' Tarar concluded. 'Instead of facing justice, they are playing the religion card.'