(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan's Nikah ceremony was conducted by a cleric who tried to overthrow Benazir Bhutto's government in 1995, London's Daily Telegraph reported.
The nikah is thought to have taken place several weeks ago, and was overseen by Mufti Saeed, a wealthy Islamic scholar who was arrested following the failed 1995 coup plot by militants within the Pakistan Army.
He was later released, the British daily said.
The plot was led by Major general Zahirul Ismal Abbasi and involved officers who planned to kill the country's civilian and military leaders over their scaling down of support to terrorist groups attacking Indian forces in Kashmir.
Imran Khan has been accused of being soft on terrorist groups for his recent support for negotiations with Taliban leaders.
He was also accused of being part of a plot to oust the Pakistan government last year when thousands of his supporters occupied central Islamabad and attacked government buildings.
When contacted Mufti Saeed declined to confirm or deny reports of his role in Khan's reported marriage or to comment on his links to the 1995 coup attempt.
"Khan will himself reveal it soon to the nation so why should I comment on it? I don't want to confirm it or deny it", he said.
He has been friends with Khan for ten years and counselled him on matters of faith.
"We have had very good friendly relations for the last decade. He comes to me to discuss religious issues and questions he may have", the Mufti added.
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