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Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi indicted in Toshakhana 2.0 case [Post Updated #451]
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Shehbaz’s defamation suit against Imran adjourned
A sessions court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of a Rs10bn defamation suit filed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif against incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan due to absence of the plaintiff.
Additional District & Sessions Judge (AD&SJ) Farhan Nabi conducted the hearing of the suit.
Advocate Mian Muhammad Hussain Chotia appeared on behalf of the defendant, Imran Khan, however, the plaintiff, PM Shehbaz was not available for cross-examination.
The plaintiff’s lawyer informed the court that the prime minister was occupied due to engagements with a foreign delegation and was unable to attend the hearing.
The defendant’s lawyer told the court that he was fully prepared for cross-examining the prime minister, adding, “It seems that PM Shehbaz Sharif did not appear due to fear of cross-examination.”
However, the plaintiff’s lawyer said the prime minister was busy with a foreign delegation.
The judge adjourned further hearing on the request of the plaintiff’s counsel till March 22.
The suit pending since 2017 says Mr Khan wrongly accused PM Shehbaz of offering Rs10bn to him through a common friend in exchange for withdrawing the Panama Papers case from the Supreme Court.
Shehbaz said Mr Khan leveled baseless allegations against him, seeking a decree for recovery of Rs10bn as compensation from the defendant for publication of defamatory content. The PTI leader had filed his reply to the suit with a delay of four years in 2021, saying one of his friends told him that someone known to him and also the Sharif family approached him with an offer to pay billions of rupees if he could convince Mr Khan to stop pursuing the Panama case.
Mr Khan said he had disclosed the incident for the consumption of the public at large, and an act in the interest of the public good does not constitute any defamation.
He said maintained that he did not specifically attribute any statement to the plaintiff (PM Shehbaz) while narrating the incident.
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A sessions court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of a Rs10bn defamation suit filed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif against incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan due to absence of the plaintiff.
Additional District & Sessions Judge (AD&SJ) Farhan Nabi conducted the hearing of the suit.
Advocate Mian Muhammad Hussain Chotia appeared on behalf of the defendant, Imran Khan, however, the plaintiff, PM Shehbaz was not available for cross-examination.
The plaintiff’s lawyer informed the court that the prime minister was occupied due to engagements with a foreign delegation and was unable to attend the hearing.
The defendant’s lawyer told the court that he was fully prepared for cross-examining the prime minister, adding, “It seems that PM Shehbaz Sharif did not appear due to fear of cross-examination.”
However, the plaintiff’s lawyer said the prime minister was busy with a foreign delegation.
The judge adjourned further hearing on the request of the plaintiff’s counsel till March 22.
The suit pending since 2017 says Mr Khan wrongly accused PM Shehbaz of offering Rs10bn to him through a common friend in exchange for withdrawing the Panama Papers case from the Supreme Court.
Shehbaz said Mr Khan leveled baseless allegations against him, seeking a decree for recovery of Rs10bn as compensation from the defendant for publication of defamatory content. The PTI leader had filed his reply to the suit with a delay of four years in 2021, saying one of his friends told him that someone known to him and also the Sharif family approached him with an offer to pay billions of rupees if he could convince Mr Khan to stop pursuing the Panama case.
Mr Khan said he had disclosed the incident for the consumption of the public at large, and an act in the interest of the public good does not constitute any defamation.
He said maintained that he did not specifically attribute any statement to the plaintiff (PM Shehbaz) while narrating the incident.
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Bushra Bibi requests urgent hearing on sentence suspension in £190m case
Former prime minister Imran Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi, has approached the Islamabad High Court for an urgent hearing on her sentence suspension request in the £190 million case.
Bushra Bibi stated in her petition that the hearing was initially scheduled for March 25, but due to her lead counsel’s engagement in Supreme Court in a murder case, it was postponed. The court’s short cause list led to further delays, pushing the case beyond Eid.
She emphasised that as a 54-year-old housewife, her sentence suspension request should be heard before Eid along with the main appeal.
The petition listed the federal government and the NAB chairman as respondents.
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Former prime minister Imran Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi, has approached the Islamabad High Court for an urgent hearing on her sentence suspension request in the £190 million case.
Bushra Bibi stated in her petition that the hearing was initially scheduled for March 25, but due to her lead counsel’s engagement in Supreme Court in a murder case, it was postponed. The court’s short cause list led to further delays, pushing the case beyond Eid.
She emphasised that as a 54-year-old housewife, her sentence suspension request should be heard before Eid along with the main appeal.
The petition listed the federal government and the NAB chairman as respondents.
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Imran, Bushra approach court for better facilities in jail
Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have filed separate court applications for better facilities in the prison.
Mr Khan’s legal team, comprising advocates Zaheer Abbas, Chaudhry Usman Riaz Gill and Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry, filed the application before the special judge Central, Islamabad.
Mr Khan, 73, requested the court to direct prison authorities to allow him weekly audio/video calls with his sons, Qasim and Suleman Khan, who reside in the UK.
He cited the Punjab Prison Rules, which entitled inmates to weekly communication with family.
Mr Khan, who has been imprisoned since August 2023, alleged that jail officials have repeatedly ignored court orders (dated November 8, 2024, and January 10, 2025) mandating telephone contact with his sons.
The prison has a government-installed Public Call Office (PCO) system allowing inmates 20-minute weekly calls, yet Mr Khan pleaded he was denied even Eid 2025 calls.
This was a violation of Mr Khan’s fundamental rights and constituted discrimination, the petition said, adding that other inmates reportedly access the facility regularly.
In a parallel petition filed in the Islamabad High Court (IHC), Mr Khan’s wife challenged the prison department’s refusal to classify her under the ‘Better Class’ category as per Prison Rules 1978.
Ms Bushra noted that her husband had already been granted the status, which entitled prisoners to enhanced amenities based on social standing.
Ms Bushra, convicted in an accountability case related to 190mn corruption and jailed since January 17, 2025, claimed her repeated applications to the jail superintendent were ignored.
The petition, filed under Article 199 of the Constitution, accused the authorities of “colourable exercise of power” and demanded compliance with prison regulations.
A third application focused on Mr Khan’s health. The former PM, who has a history of medical issues, has sought regular check-ups by his personal doctors Dr Asim Yousaf, Dr Samina Niazi, and Dr Muhammad Aasim Yusuf (substituted for Dr Faisal Sultan, who is abroad).
The plea referred to an IHC order dated October 23, 2024, directing the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) to form a medical board including private doctors.
Mr Khan’s lawyers argued that irregular health examinations would jeopardise their client’s health, which would be a violation of constitutional rights under Article 9 (right to life).
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Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have filed separate court applications for better facilities in the prison.
Mr Khan’s legal team, comprising advocates Zaheer Abbas, Chaudhry Usman Riaz Gill and Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry, filed the application before the special judge Central, Islamabad.
Mr Khan, 73, requested the court to direct prison authorities to allow him weekly audio/video calls with his sons, Qasim and Suleman Khan, who reside in the UK.
He cited the Punjab Prison Rules, which entitled inmates to weekly communication with family.
Mr Khan, who has been imprisoned since August 2023, alleged that jail officials have repeatedly ignored court orders (dated November 8, 2024, and January 10, 2025) mandating telephone contact with his sons.
The prison has a government-installed Public Call Office (PCO) system allowing inmates 20-minute weekly calls, yet Mr Khan pleaded he was denied even Eid 2025 calls.
This was a violation of Mr Khan’s fundamental rights and constituted discrimination, the petition said, adding that other inmates reportedly access the facility regularly.
In a parallel petition filed in the Islamabad High Court (IHC), Mr Khan’s wife challenged the prison department’s refusal to classify her under the ‘Better Class’ category as per Prison Rules 1978.
Ms Bushra noted that her husband had already been granted the status, which entitled prisoners to enhanced amenities based on social standing.
Ms Bushra, convicted in an accountability case related to 190mn corruption and jailed since January 17, 2025, claimed her repeated applications to the jail superintendent were ignored.
The petition, filed under Article 199 of the Constitution, accused the authorities of “colourable exercise of power” and demanded compliance with prison regulations.
A third application focused on Mr Khan’s health. The former PM, who has a history of medical issues, has sought regular check-ups by his personal doctors Dr Asim Yousaf, Dr Samina Niazi, and Dr Muhammad Aasim Yusuf (substituted for Dr Faisal Sultan, who is abroad).
The plea referred to an IHC order dated October 23, 2024, directing the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) to form a medical board including private doctors.
Mr Khan’s lawyers argued that irregular health examinations would jeopardise their client’s health, which would be a violation of constitutional rights under Article 9 (right to life).
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Someone needs to explain to this mental khan he's in a jail not in some 5 star hotel that he's requesting facilities. He's lucky the authorities have been easy on him.
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Islamabad court extends interim bail of Imran, wife in separate cases
Additional District and Sessions Judge Mohammad Afzal Majoka on Tuesday extended an interim bail for former prime minister Imran Khan in six separate cases and for his wife, Bushra Bibi, in one case.
The court summoned Mr Khan either in person or via video link at the next hearing on June 17.
During the hearing, Advocate Khalid Yousuf Chaudhry appeared on behalf of the PTI founder and informed the court that lead counsel Barrister Salman Safdar could not appear due to his engagement at the Supreme Court.
Consequently, arguments on the bail applications could not proceed.
Judge Majoka expressed concern over the repeated absence of the PTI founder despite earlier orders and reiterated that his appearance at the next hearing was “mandatory”, either physically or virtually.
The cases against the PTI founder stem from allegations of incitement and vandalism during protests.
Bushra Bibi faces a case involving alleged fake receipts linked to gifts from the Toshakhana. The court also reserved its decision on her pre-arrest bail plea, stating that the verdict will be announced after arguments on the PTI founder’s bail applications are concluded.
Bushra Bibi gets relief
In another development, the court of Additional District and Sessions Judge Amir Zia extended the interim bail of Bushra until June 17 in a case registered at Islamabad’s Ramna police station.
During the proceedings, Judge Amir Zia granted an extension of the interim bail, allowing Bushra to remain free from arrest until the next hearing date.
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Additional District and Sessions Judge Mohammad Afzal Majoka on Tuesday extended an interim bail for former prime minister Imran Khan in six separate cases and for his wife, Bushra Bibi, in one case.
The court summoned Mr Khan either in person or via video link at the next hearing on June 17.
During the hearing, Advocate Khalid Yousuf Chaudhry appeared on behalf of the PTI founder and informed the court that lead counsel Barrister Salman Safdar could not appear due to his engagement at the Supreme Court.
Consequently, arguments on the bail applications could not proceed.
Judge Majoka expressed concern over the repeated absence of the PTI founder despite earlier orders and reiterated that his appearance at the next hearing was “mandatory”, either physically or virtually.
The cases against the PTI founder stem from allegations of incitement and vandalism during protests.
Bushra Bibi faces a case involving alleged fake receipts linked to gifts from the Toshakhana. The court also reserved its decision on her pre-arrest bail plea, stating that the verdict will be announced after arguments on the PTI founder’s bail applications are concluded.
Bushra Bibi gets relief
In another development, the court of Additional District and Sessions Judge Amir Zia extended the interim bail of Bushra until June 17 in a case registered at Islamabad’s Ramna police station.
During the proceedings, Judge Amir Zia granted an extension of the interim bail, allowing Bushra to remain free from arrest until the next hearing date.
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I feel for Immy Khan. He gave his all for his nation but the people threw him under the bus and supported the military dictatorship and crooked Sharifs, Bhuttos instead.
Immy Khan gave up a luxurious celebrity life for this. lol
Pakistanis must know karma is for real. It will all come back to bite you in the
Immy Khan gave up a luxurious celebrity life for this. lol
Pakistanis must know karma is for real. It will all come back to bite you in the
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How did the "people" throw him under the bus?I feel for Immy Khan. He gave his all for his nation but the people threw him under the bus and supported the military dictatorship and crooked Sharifs, Bhuttos instead.
Immy Khan gave up a luxurious celebrity life for this. lol
Pakistanis must know karma is for real. It will all come back to bite you in the
Are you referring to members of parliament or the general public?
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It would not be wrong to label people originating from the sub-continent (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh) as spineless and cowards or more inclined to choose the easy way out. As long as there is food on the table and money in the wallet they don't really care if eveything else burns down around them.
It is no wonder that it was so easy for foreign invaders to conquer and rule the sub-continent for centuries and then for the British to colonise it.
Pakistanis in Pakistan are getting what they deserve.
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I mean the whole awaaam.
This man left his luxurious life and toiled hard for years for these people and they let a dictator and a bunch of corrupt crooked legacy political parties end him like that. Shame on these people yar
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PM Shehbaz’ cross-examination continues in defamation suit
A sessions court on Saturday adjourned a Rs10 billion defamation suit of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif against incarcerated PTI founding chairman Imran Khan as the counsel for the defendant continued the cross-examination of the plaintiff.
Additional District & Sessions Judge (AD&SJ) Yalmaz Ghani conducted the hearing on the suit, while PM Shehbaz and his counsel Mustafa Ramday joined via a video link.
At the outset of the hearing, the prime minister congratulated all attendees on winning the battle against India.
In response, the judge also said, “Congratulations to you as well.”
Advocate Muhammad Hussain Chotia, the counsel for the PTI founder, said this was indeed a matter of joy and it was a victory for the whole nation.
During cross-examination, the defendant’s counsel asked the plaintiff whether the alleged defamatory statement had been made in writing.
The prime minister said the allegations had been repeatedly made on television.
The lawyer then asked PM Shehbaz whether he himself ever made such accusations in politics.
However, the prime minister claimed that he had never made any allegation without evidence.
The lawyer asked the plaintiff what could be the motive behind the PTI founder’s speeches and statements.
At this, PM Shehbaz said this question should be asked from the defendant.
The judge also objected to the question posed by the defendant’s lawyer, terming it irrelevant.
Asked about the outcome of the Panama Papers case, PM Shehbaz said it was not against him and he was not aware of the ruling.
Responding to a follow-up question, the prime minister reiterated that he was not a party to the Panama Papers case and that this fact was part of the record.
The PM stated that he had been subjected to a serious and dishonest accusation by the defendant.
The cross-examination was in progress when the judge adjourned further hearing till June 2.
In his defamation suit filed in 2017, PM Shehbaz said Imran Khan levelled baseless allegations on him.
He sought a decree for recovery of Rs10bn as compensation from the defendant for publication of defamatory content.
Imran Khan had filed his reply to the suit with a delay of four years in 2021, saying one of his friends told him that someone known to him and also the Sharif family had approached him with an offer to pay billions of rupees if he could convince him (Mr Khan) to stop pursuing the Panama Papers case.
The former prime minister said he disclosed the incident for the consumption of the public at large, and an act in the interest of the public good does not constitute any defamation.
The reply maintained that Mr Khan did not specifically attribute any statement to the plaintiff (PM Shehbaz) while narrating the incident.
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PTI stages protest for Bushra’s release
A large number of women leaders and workers of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) gathered outside the Karachi Press Club (KPC) on Tuesday to stage a demonstration and to demand the immediate release of Bushra Bibi, the wife of party founder Imran Khan.
The protest attracted many women activists, several of whom were accompanied by their children. Carrying placards and chanting slogans, the demonstrators also demanded the release of other detained women leaders and activists of the party, including Dr Yasmin Rashid and Sanam Javed.
The protesters were led by PTI leaders Serina Khan, Ayesha Rasheed, Sam Khan, Fauzia Siddiqui and Fizza Zeeshan.
Addressing the protesters, Serina Khan alleged that Bushra Bibi had been imprisoned in an attempt to pressurise Imran Khan. She also claimed that the former first lady was being subjected to inhumane treatment in prison.
“Imran Khan is fighting for the rights of the people, and every conspiracy to sideline him has been rejected by the people of Pakistan through their votes and peaceful protests,” she said.
Sam Khan stated that no movement could be suppressed through oppression and tyranny, adding that the entire nation stood with Imran Khan. She warned that decisions made against the will of the people would only further harm the country.
Ms Siddiqui said the imprisonment of Bushra Bibi was an attempt to exert pressure on Imran Khan, yet their leader remained resolute in his struggle for national sovereignty.
“Without political stability, there can be no economic progress. The ongoing division within the nation will persist unless stability is restored,” she said.
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A large number of women leaders and workers of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) gathered outside the Karachi Press Club (KPC) on Tuesday to stage a demonstration and to demand the immediate release of Bushra Bibi, the wife of party founder Imran Khan.
The protest attracted many women activists, several of whom were accompanied by their children. Carrying placards and chanting slogans, the demonstrators also demanded the release of other detained women leaders and activists of the party, including Dr Yasmin Rashid and Sanam Javed.
The protesters were led by PTI leaders Serina Khan, Ayesha Rasheed, Sam Khan, Fauzia Siddiqui and Fizza Zeeshan.
Addressing the protesters, Serina Khan alleged that Bushra Bibi had been imprisoned in an attempt to pressurise Imran Khan. She also claimed that the former first lady was being subjected to inhumane treatment in prison.
“Imran Khan is fighting for the rights of the people, and every conspiracy to sideline him has been rejected by the people of Pakistan through their votes and peaceful protests,” she said.
Sam Khan stated that no movement could be suppressed through oppression and tyranny, adding that the entire nation stood with Imran Khan. She warned that decisions made against the will of the people would only further harm the country.
Ms Siddiqui said the imprisonment of Bushra Bibi was an attempt to exert pressure on Imran Khan, yet their leader remained resolute in his struggle for national sovereignty.
“Without political stability, there can be no economic progress. The ongoing division within the nation will persist unless stability is restored,” she said.
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Two army officers summoned to testify in Toshakhana case
The special judge central on Monday summoned two army officers to testify in Toshakhana case against PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi.
The judge concluded cross-examination of two key witnesses including an approver Sohaib Abbasi in over six-hour-long proceeding inside Adiala Jail in the case relating to alleged irregularities in retaining the expensive Bulgari Jewelry set from Toshakhana gifts.
Special Judge Central Shahrukh Arjumand presided over the trial, during which the defence team completed cross-examination of the two witnesses.
Private appraiser Sohaib Abbasi, who had submitted an affidavit in the case, and former prime minister’s personal secretary Inam Shah, were both questioned extensively by defence lawyers.
The court summoned two more witnesses — former prime minister’s military secretary Brig Muhammad Ahmed and deputy military secretary Col Rehan — to appear at the next hearing and record their statements.
During the proceedings, Mr Khan and his wife were produced before the special court, while his three sisters, along with defence counsel Barrister Ali Zafar, were present in courtroom.
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The special judge central on Monday summoned two army officers to testify in Toshakhana case against PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi.
The judge concluded cross-examination of two key witnesses including an approver Sohaib Abbasi in over six-hour-long proceeding inside Adiala Jail in the case relating to alleged irregularities in retaining the expensive Bulgari Jewelry set from Toshakhana gifts.
Special Judge Central Shahrukh Arjumand presided over the trial, during which the defence team completed cross-examination of the two witnesses.
Private appraiser Sohaib Abbasi, who had submitted an affidavit in the case, and former prime minister’s personal secretary Inam Shah, were both questioned extensively by defence lawyers.
The court summoned two more witnesses — former prime minister’s military secretary Brig Muhammad Ahmed and deputy military secretary Col Rehan — to appear at the next hearing and record their statements.
During the proceedings, Mr Khan and his wife were produced before the special court, while his three sisters, along with defence counsel Barrister Ali Zafar, were present in courtroom.
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Imran, Bushra plead for acquittal in Toshakhana II case
PTI founder chairman Imran Khan and wife Bushra Bibi have declared the Toshakhana II case against them as baseless and pleaded for acquittal.
Their recorded testimony under Section 342 came to light on Friday. In the written response submitted to the court, the PTI founder took the stance that, he followed the Toshakhana Policy 2018 properly. He said the gift was reported to the Prime Minister’s Office protocol section, evaluated, and legally kept after payment was made to the national treasury. According to the PTI founder, the FIA has no jurisdiction over this case because the Toshakhana Rules are silent in this regard. Hence, this action is not legally valid.
He took the stand that, on this basis, he and his wife should be acquitted in the fourth fake Toshakhana case. In his statement, he said that fabricated cases have been made against him since November 2022. He termed the statements of prosecution witnesses, including former comptroller Syed Inamullah Shah and appraiser Sohaib Abbasi, as “false, fabricated, and hearsay”.
He said Inamullah Shah was dismissed from the Prime Minister’s Office for dishonestly taking two salaries and that he worked for Jahangir Tareen’s group.Rejecting allegations of undervaluation, he denied that he or his wife had directed any official to influence the appraiser The statement said that if the prosecution’s position is accepted as correct—that Inamullah Shah gave them a benefit of Rs3.2bn by charging a lower price—then the question arises as to why he fired him in July 2021 for taking only Rs70,000 more in salary.
The PTI founder took the position that this contradiction proves that the prosecution’s case is based on lies. He further said that the NAB Chairman pardoned the prosecution witness Sohaib Abbasi on May 23, 2024 without legal authority. The FIA prepared a fabricated report without any investigation, he stated.
Bushra Bibi said in her statement that she is a veiled woman and has never participated in any political activity. She also rejected the allegation of giving any instructions to Inamullah Shah regarding charging a lower price for jewellery.
Their statement further said that the High Court clearly wrote in the bail order that the FIA has no authority to prosecute this case. The PTI founder took the stand that punishment cannot be given repeatedly for the same charge. He added that the FIA did not achieve anything in the prohibited funding and cipher cases, so now a new case has been fabricated. After these statements were submitted to the court, new developments have emerged in the Toshakhana II case. The legal status of which will be reviewed in the next hearing.
In another case, concerning PTI’s November 26 protest during which a vehicle tried to crush Rangers personnel was adjourned without any proceedings in the Anti-Terrorism Court, Islamabad. The case was heard by Anti-Terrorism Court Judge Tahir Abbas Supra. The court was adjourned and the next hearing was fixed for October 16. The founder of PTI and other party leaders are nominated in this case. Meanwhile, the trial is underway against the main accused, Hashim Abbasi who is accused of trying to crush Rangers during the protest. The case was registered at Ramna Police Station, Islamabad.
Imran, Bushra plead for acquittal in Toshakhana II case
ISLAMABAD: PTI founder chairman Imran Khan and wife Bushra Bibi have declared the Toshakhana II case against them as baseless and pleaded for acquittal.Their recorded testimony under Section 342...
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Another ludicrous case from these thugs. So 3+ years in and not a single case. So bad is the cases that when it comes to appeals both the judges hearing the cases and the Prosecuters defending the guilty verdicts get diarrhea. When you dont have a case you do get loose motions.Imran, Bushra plead for acquittal in Toshakhana II case
PTI founder chairman Imran Khan and wife Bushra Bibi have declared the Toshakhana II case against them as baseless and pleaded for acquittal.
Their recorded testimony under Section 342 came to light on Friday. In the written response submitted to the court, the PTI founder took the stance that, he followed the Toshakhana Policy 2018 properly. He said the gift was reported to the Prime Minister’s Office protocol section, evaluated, and legally kept after payment was made to the national treasury. According to the PTI founder, the FIA has no jurisdiction over this case because the Toshakhana Rules are silent in this regard. Hence, this action is not legally valid.
He took the stand that, on this basis, he and his wife should be acquitted in the fourth fake Toshakhana case. In his statement, he said that fabricated cases have been made against him since November 2022. He termed the statements of prosecution witnesses, including former comptroller Syed Inamullah Shah and appraiser Sohaib Abbasi, as “false, fabricated, and hearsay”.
He said Inamullah Shah was dismissed from the Prime Minister’s Office for dishonestly taking two salaries and that he worked for Jahangir Tareen’s group.Rejecting allegations of undervaluation, he denied that he or his wife had directed any official to influence the appraiser The statement said that if the prosecution’s position is accepted as correct—that Inamullah Shah gave them a benefit of Rs3.2bn by charging a lower price—then the question arises as to why he fired him in July 2021 for taking only Rs70,000 more in salary.
The PTI founder took the position that this contradiction proves that the prosecution’s case is based on lies. He further said that the NAB Chairman pardoned the prosecution witness Sohaib Abbasi on May 23, 2024 without legal authority. The FIA prepared a fabricated report without any investigation, he stated.
Bushra Bibi said in her statement that she is a veiled woman and has never participated in any political activity. She also rejected the allegation of giving any instructions to Inamullah Shah regarding charging a lower price for jewellery.
Their statement further said that the High Court clearly wrote in the bail order that the FIA has no authority to prosecute this case. The PTI founder took the stand that punishment cannot be given repeatedly for the same charge. He added that the FIA did not achieve anything in the prohibited funding and cipher cases, so now a new case has been fabricated. After these statements were submitted to the court, new developments have emerged in the Toshakhana II case. The legal status of which will be reviewed in the next hearing.
In another case, concerning PTI’s November 26 protest during which a vehicle tried to crush Rangers personnel was adjourned without any proceedings in the Anti-Terrorism Court, Islamabad. The case was heard by Anti-Terrorism Court Judge Tahir Abbas Supra. The court was adjourned and the next hearing was fixed for October 16. The founder of PTI and other party leaders are nominated in this case. Meanwhile, the trial is underway against the main accused, Hashim Abbasi who is accused of trying to crush Rangers during the protest. The case was registered at Ramna Police Station, Islamabad.
Imran, Bushra plead for acquittal in Toshakhana II case
ISLAMABAD: PTI founder chairman Imran Khan and wife Bushra Bibi have declared the Toshakhana II case against them as baseless and pleaded for acquittal.Their recorded testimony under Section 342...
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