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Two key witnesses record statements against PTI Founder, Bushra Bibi

Bushra Bibi

RAWALPINDI: During the hearing of the Toshakhana II case, two key witnesses recorded their statements against the Pakistan Tehreak e Insaf(PTI) founder and his wife, Bushra Bibi. The witnesses include the PTI founder’s former principal secretary, Inamullah Shah, and private appraiser, Sohaib Abbasi. In his testimony, Abbasi admitted that he deliberately undervalued a Bulgarian jewelry … Read more

IHC rejects PTI founder’s request to transfer Toshakhana case

IHC rejects PTI founder's request to transfer Toshakhana case

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has once again rejected the request to immediately transfer the Toshakhana II case of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder to another bench. Justice Inam Amin Minhas issued a written order on the petitions seeking acquittal of the PTI founder and Bushra Bibi in the Toshakhana-II case. The court dismissed the … Read more

IHC seeks reply from FIA on acquittal pleas of PTI founder, Bushra Bibi

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has sought a response from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)  ​​on the acquittal pleas of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) founder and Bashra Bibi in the Tosha Khana-2 case.

Justice Raja Inam Minhas of Islamabad High Court heard the acquittal pleas of Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi in Toshakhana-2 case.

During the hearing, Imran Khan’s lawyer Salman Safdar requested an injunction on the trial of Toshakhana-2 case. On which Justice Raja Inam said that there is no judicial precedent for stalling the criminal proceedings at this point, we will also notify the other party of your request.

Meanwhile, Salman Safdar requested to change the bench and said that Justice Gul Hassan Aurangzeb has heard 5 petitions related to this case, it would be appropriate that this court should also send the acquittal petitions to the same court.

Justice Raja Inam rejected the request of the petitioner’s lawyer to change the bench and said that those were bail applications, it is a separate matter, this court will hear the case, you should argue on the merits of the case.

Imran Khan’s lawyer said that there are orders for two petitions , the trial court should be ordered to stop the hearing. On this the judge said that the indictment has been filed in the trial court, the statements of the witnesses are being made.

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PTI founder, Bushra Bibi convicted in £190m case

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ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court in Islamabad on Friday convicted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in the £190 million case. Judge Nasir Javed Rana pronounced long-awaited judgement in the £190 million case against former prime minister Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi in Adiala Jail. Accountability Court Judge Nasir Javed Rana awareded 14-year … Read more

Court rejects Bushra Bibi’s bail pleas in Nov 26 protset cases

Bushra Bibi

ISLAMABAD: Former first lady and Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) founder wife Bushra Bibi’s interim bail pleas on PTI’s November 26 protest case have been rejected.

Additional Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka heard Bushra Bibi’s interim bail applications during which Bushra Bibi’s lawyer Khalid Yusuf Chaudhry filed an exemption application.

Prosecutor Iqbal Kakar said that he has not submitted his bail bonds, on which the judge remarked that he has not yet submitted his bail bonds.

Lawyer Khalid Yusuf Chaudhry said that today there is a £190 million case decision for which Bushra Bibi has to go to Adiala Jail, on which the judge said that you are not implementing the court’s order, your interim bail is three petitions are dismissed.

It should be noted that two cases have been registered against Bushra Bibi in Tarnol police station and one in Ramna police station for November 26 protest.

In another case registered against Bushra Bibi in the District and Sessions Court Islamabad, a hearing was held on the plea for interim bail.

On behalf of Bushra Bibi, lawyer Ansir Kayani appeared in the court and took a position that the judgment of £190 million case against Bushra Bibi is to come today.

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£190m case verdict against PTI founder, Bushra Bibi postponed again

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RAWALPINDI:The judgment against Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) founder and his wife Bushra Bibi in the £190 million case has been delayed for the third time

Accountability Court judge Nasir Javed Rana was to pronounce the £190 million case verdict against Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi in Adiala Jail.

Judge Nasir Javed Rana expressed anger over the no-show of the accused, saying that he had been present at the court since 8:30am, leading to the postponement of the verdict.

It should be noted that the accountability court had reserved its decision on the £190 million case on December 18, 2024.

The accountability court had first fixed December 23rd and then January 6th as the date for delivering the verdict, then the third date for delivering the verdict was January 13th.

The trial of the £190 million case was completed in a year and the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) recorded the statements of 35 witnesses during the trial, the lawyers of the founder PTI cross-examined the witnesses.

Important witnesses in the £190 million case, former principal secretary Azam Khan, former chief minister KP Pervez Khattak, former federal minister Zubaida Jalal also recorded their statements.

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Court extends interim bail of Bushra Bibi in PTI protest case

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ISLAMABAD: The District and Sessions Courts Islamabad extended the interim bail of Bushra Bibi, wife of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf(PTI) founder in the cases related to the November 26 protest, till January 13.

Duty Judge Shabir Bhatti heard the interim bail application in the cases registered against Bushra Bibi on the November 26 protest of PTI.

A case has been registered against Bushra Bibi in Tarnol police station and 3 cases in Ramna police station.

Bushra Bibi appeared in the court room along with her lawyers, the court granted interim bail of Bushra Bibi till January 13.

District and Sessions Courts Islamabad granted bail to Bushra Bibi on a surety of Rs 50,000, 50,000.

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Court extends bail of PTI founder, Bushra Bibi

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ISLAMABAD: A District and Session Court Islamabad on Tuesday extended interim bails granted to founder of PTI Imran Khan and his spouse Bushra Bibi till January 7, 2025.

Islamabad District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka heard the bail pleas in 6 cases against founder PTI and one case against Bushra Bibi.

During the hearing, the junior counsel for the accused appeared in the court and told that the senior counsel is busy in Central Jail Adiala and therefore cannot appear today.

Later, the court adjourned the hearing by extending the interim bails of founder PTI and Bashira Bibi till January 7.

The cases filed against PTI founder include attempted murder, vandalism, violence, and forging receipts, while his wife, Busra Bibi, is facing charges of submitting fake receipts in the Toshkh.

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PTI founder, Bushra Bibi indicted in Toshakhana case-II

Accountability court to announce verdict on £190mn case on Jan 13

ISLAMABAD: A special court in Islamabad indicted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in the Toshakhana case–II.

The Special Court Central-I Special Judge Central Shahrukh Arjumand, who presided over the hearing at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail, framed the charges on Khan and Bushra.

Toshakhana case-II was initially investigated by National Accountability Bureau(NAB) and in the light of NAB amendments, the case was transferred to Federal Investigation Agency. In September 2024, FIA submitted the challan to the court after investigation.

A Toshakhana case was filed against PTI founder and Bushra Bibi over the Bulgari jewelery set given by the Saudi Crown Prince.

The reference said that Bushra Bibi was given a Bulgari jewelery set during her visit to Saudi Arabia from May 7 to 10, 2021. The jewelery set includes a ring, bracelet, necklace and a pair of earrings.

The reference stated that as per the evidence founder PTI and his wife illegally kept the Bulgari jewelery set, Deputy MS informed Toshakhana on May 18 2021 about estimating the value.

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Bushra Bibi’s arrest warrants cancelled in Toshakhana 2, £190m cases

Bushra Bibi's arrest warrants cancelled in Toshakhana 2, £190m cases

Separate hearings were held at Adiala Jail on Monday for the Toshakhana 2 case and the £190 million corruption case involving PTI Founder and his wife, Bushra Bibi. After being absent from multiple prior hearings, Bushra Bibi appeared in court, leading to the cancellation of her arrest warrants in both cases. Toshakhana 2 Case Special … Read more

IHC issues notice to Bushra Bibi on bail cancellation plea

Bushra Bibi's arrest warrants cancelled in Toshakhana 2, £190m cases

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a notice to Bushra Bibi, wife of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) founder on the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) plea pertaining to cancellation of bail in the new Toshakhana case.

Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb of Islamabad High Court heard the FIA’s petition seeking bail cancellation of Bushra Bibi in new Toshakhana case. During which, FIA Prosecutor Zulfiqar Abbas gave arguments.

The FIA ​​prosecutor told the court that Bushra Bibi is misusing the bail granted by the IHC and she does not appear in most of the hearings of the trial court, so her bail should be cancelled.

On the request of FIA, the court issued a notice to Bushra Bibi and sought her reply and adjourned the hearing till next week.

Earlier, Islamabad High Court (IHC) granted bail to Bushra Bibi in new Toshakhana case and she was released from Adiala Jail.

Bushra Bibi remained in jail almost nine months. She was sentenced to 14 years imprisonment in the new Toshakhana case on January 31 this year.

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NAB to arrest Bushra Bibi in £190m case

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ISLAMABAD:  The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has decided to arrest Bushra Bibi, wife of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) founder in the £190 million reference.

The NAB Rawalpindi team has been sent to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Sources said that Bushra Bibi will be arrested after an arrest warrant is issued in the £190 million reference.

Earlier, On November 22, Judge Nasir Javed Rana of the Accountability Court issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for Bushra Bibi for continuously failing to appear for 8 hearings.

According to sources, the NAB team was trying to arrest Bushra Bibi in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa even 3 days ago. The NAB team has been formed again to arrest her.

Sources say that NAB Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has also been instructed to fully cooperate with the team while help of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police will also be taken to arrest Bushra Bibi.

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Bushra Bibi, CM Gandapur to announce future plan soon

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MANSEHRA: Bushra Bibi, wife of Pakistan Tehreak e Insaf (PTI) founder and Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Khan Gandapur have reached Mansehra and both will announce future plan soon.

Chief Minister KP Ali Amin Khan Gandapur reached Mansehra from, Islamabad, Bushra Bibi and Umar Ayub also reached Mansehra.

Senior Vice President Hazara Division Taimur Saleem Swati has said that a press conference is expected on behalf of PTI leaders at 11 am today at PTI Secretariat, in which they will give a plan of action against brutality on PTI.

On the information that Chief Minister KP and PTI founder Bushra Bibi’s wife had left for Peshawar from Haripur. The FC personnel were deployed on Hazara Motorway and other central highways.

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Bushra Bibi and Gandapur clash over convoy leadership

Bushra Bibi and Gandapur clash over convoy leadership

A heated argument reportedly broke out between PTI leader Ali Amin Gandapur and Bushra Bibi over who would lead the protest convoy from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Gandapur allegedly stated, “You cannot lead the convoy as you are non-political,” while Bushra Bibi insisted, “I will lead the protest convoy myself.” The exchange escalated as Gandapur accused Bushra … Read more

Bushra Bibi will not participate in PTI’s protest

Bushra Bibi will not participate in PTI’s protest

Bushra Bibi, wife of PTI founder has chosen not to attend the protest rally scheduled for November 24. According to sources within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Bushra Bibi will instead monitor the situation from the Chief Minister’s House. She will oversee the movements of party delegations arriving from various constituencies, including provincial and national assembly members, … Read more

Two new cases lodged against Bushra Bibi

Bushra Bibi

LAHORE: Two new cases have been registered against Bushra Bibi, former first lady and wife of Pakistan Tehreak e Insaf (PTI) founder after controversial video statement.

The cases have been registered in Dera Ghazi Khan and Rajanpur after the video statement of Bushra Bibi.

A case has been registered against Bushra Bibi under the Telegraph Act 1885, the police say that action is being taken against the accused under Section 126 of the Telegraph Act and other laws.

In the text of the said case,  Bushra Bibi made a hateful statement to mislead people.

According to the text, Bushra Bibi gave a video statement under a well-thought-out conspiracy, by giving a statement against Saudi Arabia, people’s emotions were played with.

A statement was made against the country’s foreign policy and public interest, the said case was registered in Dera Ghazi Khan in the complaint of a citizen named Ghulam Yasin.

Another case against Bushra Bibi has been registered in Rajanpur by a citizen named Hakim.

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Dar slams Bushra Bibi’s for implicating KSA for PTI founder ouster

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ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar  said that implicating Saudi Arabia for petty political point scoring was regrettable and indicative of a desperate mindset.

The deputy prime minister, in a statement on the comments by the spouse of PTI founder Imran Khan regarding Saudi Arabia, also urged all political forces to desist from compromising Pakistan’s foreign policy in pursuance of their political objectives.

“Implicating Saudi Arabia for petty political point scoring is regrettable and indicative of a desperate mindset. We urge all political forces to desist from compromising Pakistan’s foreign policy in pursuance of their political objectives,” he said.

Calling Pakistan and the Saudi Arabia “close friends and brothers” he said the Pak-Saudi bilateral relationship was based on mutual respect.

He said Pakistan had great admiration for Saudi Arabia’s journey of development and prosperity.

The deputy prime minister said that the Pakistani nation was proud of its close relationship with Saudi Arabia which always stood by Pakistan through thick and thin.

WHO Representative said, “WHO lauds the development of Pakistan’s National Action Plan for Health Security (2024-28), which focuses a comprehensive One Health approach to strengthen preparedness and response to health emergencies.”

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IHC grants bail to PTI founder in Toshakhana case-II

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) granted bail to Pakistan Tehreak e Insaf(PTI) founder in Toshakhana case-II on Wednesday .

Islamabad High Court Judge Miangul Hassan has granted bail to former prime minister in the Tosha Khana case-II.

The court has given bail to founder PTI on a bond of one million each.

The court said that it is a case of proof of overcharging of the seat, the case of duress is yet to be proved.

It should be noted that the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) arrested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the Toshakhana case-II on July 13, 2024.

According to NAB sources, PTI founder and his wife Bushra Bibi as prime minister received gifts from Toshakhana, the gifts were bought at low prices and sold at high prices.

It should be remembered that Imran Khan is on bail in all other cases except for some cases of May 9.

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Court adjourns hearing of £190m case till Nov 13

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RAWALPINDI: The Accountability Court adjourned the hearing on the £190 million reference against Pakistan Tehreak e Insaf(PTI) founder Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi till November 13.

The £190 million reference was heard in Adiala Jail. Accountability Court Judge Nasir Javed Rana heard the case.

During the hearing, lawyer submitted that the Islamabad High Court has ordered that the acquittal pleas be decided first.

Judge Nasir Javed Rana said that no order has yet been received from the Islamabad High Court in this regard.

The National Accountability Bureau prosecutor said that the accused were present in the court and their 342 statements should be recorded.

Faisal Chaudhry, lawyer of PTI, said that the paper consists of 79 questions and it requires time and  he pleaded that 14 days should be given for answering.

The accountability court adjourned the hearing on the £190 million reference till November 13.

The PTI founder was produced in the courtroom. Bushra Bibi also appeared to Adiala Jail for hearing.

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PHC grants protective bail to Bushra Bibi

PESHAWAR: Peshawar High Court(PHC) has ordered not to arrest the Bushra Bibi, wife of Pakistan Tehreek Insaf(PTI) founder in the listed cases and sought the details of the cases.

A 2-member bench comprising Justice Shakeel Ahmed and Justice Sahibzada Asadullah of Peshawar High Court heard the petition filed for providing details of cases against Bushra Bibi.

During the hearing, the court asked Bushra Bibi’s lawyer that there will be no case in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. On this, the lawyer said that there is no case here, so Bushra Bibi has appeared before court hear.

Justice Sahibzada Asadullah said that “If there is no case against Bushra Bibi, can we give security guarantee for other provinces.  On this, lawyer Qazi Anwar Advocate said that if there are cases in other provinces, they can take protective bail from here, the leaders of other provinces have already been given bail”.

The court directed the Attorney General’s Office to submit a report related to the cases against the petitioner and to provide the details of the cases to the petitioner while National Accountability Bureau(NAB),  Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and other parties to submit the report within 14 days.

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IHC fixes pleas of PTI founder, Bursha Bibi in £190m case for hearing  

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has fixed for hearing the acquittal petitions of  Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf(PTI) founder and his wife Bushra Bibi in the £190 million  reference case for hearing.

Chief Justice Islamabad High Court Amer Farooq and Justice Miangul Hasan Aurangzeb will hear case on October 29. The previous hearing on the acquittal petitions in the Islamabad High Court was held on October 2.

It is to be remembered that the accountability court had rejected the acquittal requests of PTI founder and Bashree Bibi. The court has restrained the trial court from passing the final decision on the reference.

Both the accused have challenged the decision of the accountability court in the Islamabad High Court.

On the other hand, a hearing was held in the District and Sessions Court on 2 cases filed against Chairman PTI Barrister Gohar Ali Khan in which he appeared in the court.

Due to the leave of Judicial Magistrate Shehzad Khan, the hearing was adjourned till December 14 without any action.

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Bushra Bibi released from Adiala Jail after 9 months

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ISLAMABAD: Former first lady and Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi was released from Adiala Jail after being granted bail in the new Toshakhana case.

Bushra Bibi’s bail bond was issued by Special Judge Central Shahrukh Arjumand after bail in new Toshakhana case.

Bushra Bibi’s bail bond was submitted by Malik Tariq Mehmood Noon, after which the demand for her release was gathered in Adiala Jail. Later, Bushra Bibi left for home from Gate No. 5 of Adiala Jail under strict security.

It should be noted that the Islamabad High Court had approved the bail of Bushra Bibi in the new Toshakhana case.

Despite getting bail from the High Court, due to the non-availability of Senior Special Judge Central Shahrukh Arjumand and the departure of Special Judge Central Number-II Humayun Dilawar, the release of Bushra Bibi could not be released yesterday.

It should be remembered that Bushra Bibi has been in jail since last 9 months. Bushra Bibi was sentenced to 14 years in prison on January 31 this year in the Toshakhana case.

Bushra Bibi was transferred to Bani Gala instead of Adiala Jail and Commissioner Islamabad declared Bani Gala as a sub-jail. However the Islamabad High Court suspended Bushra Bibi’s sentence in the new Toshakhana case.

FIA had re-arrested Bushra Bibi in the Tosha Khana 2 case, against which Bushra Bibi had filed an appeal.

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IHC orders release of Bushra Bibi in new Toshakhana case

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) ordered the release of former first lady and wife of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) founder. Bushra Bibi on bail in the new Toshakhana case.

A hearing was held on Bushra Bibi’s bail petition in the new Toshakhana case in the Islamabad High Court.

During the hearing, Justice Gul Hassan Aurangzeb inquired that “If Bushra Bibi did not submit the gifts, then why was the founder of PTI made accused”.

Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) prosecutor Umeer Majeed explained that PTI founder was the public office holder and this case is slightly different from the Justice Qazi Faez Isa case. He said gift received by the state has to be submitted and declared.

Umair Majeed said that this case is related to such a gift which has not been deposited, there are consequences of this action and the property of the state cannot be kept before buying the gift

Justice Gul Hasan Aurangzeb said that the British Prime Minister also took gifts home with him. When everyone told him, British PM said that he has taken it according to the rules.

On which the FIA ​​prosecutor said that the National Accountability Bureau(NAB) law has a plea bargain but there is no such provision in the law.

After the arguments, the Islam High Court accepted the bail petition of Bushra Bibi in the Toshakhana case and ordered her release on bail.

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PTI founder interim bail in six, Bushra’s in one case extended

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ISLAMABAD: The District and Sessions Court has extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) founder in six cases and his wife Bushra Bibi in a case.

Judge Afzal Majoka of the District and Session Court of Islamabad heard the pre-arrest bail application of  PTI founders in six cases and Bashira Bibi in a case in which Imran Khan’s lawyer Zahid Bashir appeared in the court.

During the hearing, Imran Khan’s lawyer Zahid Bashir pleaded for adjournment of the hearing and said that the senior counsel is busy with other cases in Lahore and Salman Safdar cannot appear in court today.

Later, the court adjourned the hearing by extending the interim bail till October 21 PTI founders in six cases and Bushra Bibi in a case.

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Court rejects PTI founder, Bushra’s bail plea in Toshakhana case

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ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court rejected the bail petition  of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) founder chairman Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the Toshakhana case-II.

Special Judge Central Shahrukh Arjumand heard the plea related to the second case of Toshakhana in Adiala Jail.

During the hearing, the Federal Investigation Agency  ​​prosecutor said that the accused did not deposit the valuable seat worth Rs 71.5 million received from the Saudi government in the Toshakhana.

The  accused charged the value of the Bulgari jewelry seat only Rs 5.8 million from a private firm.

Barrister Salman Safdar, lawyer of Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi, said in his arguments Tosha Khana case-II is similar to the first reference, the same allegations and the same sworn witnesses in the first and this reference.

He said how two cases of one Toshakhana can be made. He said Bushra Bibi has been imprisoned for 7 months, this case should end after the Supreme Court’s NAB amendment decision.

Lawyer Salman Safdar said that the case was transferred from the NAB court to the Special Judge Central but the founder PTI and Bushra Bibi did not get bail, they request the court to grant bail.

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FIA files supplementary challan in new Toshakhana case

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ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) filed a supplementary challan to the trial court in the Toshakhana II reference against the PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi.

Special Judge Central Shahrukh Arjamand heard the case against the two accused.

The FIA, in its challan, stated that there were solid proofs against the accused for misconduct. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and his wife had taken financial benefits from illegal sources and corrupt practices.

It stated that the PTI founder received a Bulgarian jewelry set while misusing his position.

The FIA also attached the list of 24 prosecution witness along with the challan document. The witnesses included Section Officer Cabinet Division Banyaman, Prime Minister (PM)’s House Protocol Officer Talat Mehmood, Additional Director NAB Headquarter Qaiser Mehmood, Assistant Director Foreign Affairs Muhammad Faheem, PM’s former Military Secretary Muhammad Ahmed, former PM’s Personal Secretary Inaamullah Shah, Director NAB Shafqat Mehmood, case investigation officers Mohammad Mohsin Haroon, Assistant Director FIA Investigation Wajid Hussain and Assistant Director Shahid Pervaiz.

It was alleged in the case that the two accused had received the Bulgarian jewelry set as a gift during an official visit to Saudi Arabia from May 7, to 10, 2021. The set included a ring, bracelet, necklace and earings.

As per the allegations, Bushra Bibi kept the jewelry set with herself illegally. The Deputy Military Secretary on May 18, asked the Section Officer Toshakhana to get assessment of the value of the set, however, the set was never deposited in the Toshakhana.

The total value of the jewelry set in Pakistani currency is Rs 75.66 million. As per the Toshakhana rules 50 percent of the amount Rs 37.56 million was supposed to be paid to get the set.

It was claimed that the accused got the lower value assessment report by using their position and caused a loss of Rs 32.8 million to the exchequer.

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£190m case: Accountability court reserves decision on acquittal plea of Bushra Bibi

£190m case: Accountability court reserves decision on acquittal plea of Bushra Bibi

ISLAMABAD: An accountability court on Wednesday reserved its decision on the acquittal plea of Bushra Bibi, the wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, in a case concerning a £190 million settlement. The former prime minister and his wife are accused of causing significant financial losses to the national treasury in a case also … Read more