PTI sounds alarm over Bushra's health, urges urgent medical inspection

Spokesperson for Imran’s wife claims she has been given a harmful substance resembling acid in her food

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) expressed deep concerns on Thursday regarding the deteriorating health of Bushra Bibi, the spouse of PTI founder Imran Khan, who is currently confined to the couple's Banigala residence, designated as a sub-jail after their conviction and sentencing in the Toshakhana case.

Mashal Yousufzai, the spokesperson for Bushra Bibi and a PTI lawyer, took to the social media platform X to share distressing revelations about her health. According to Yousufzai, Bushra Bibi disclosed that she had been given a harmful substance resembling acid in her food, causing intense pain for the past five days.

آج بشری عمران خان صاحبہ سے ان کی فیملی ( بیٹی اور داماد) ، خان صاحب کی 2 بہنوں حلیمہ آپا اور عظمیٰ آپا اور وکلاء ( میری ، لطیف کھوسہ صاحب، بیرسٹر سلمان صفدر صاحب، عثمان ریاض گل صاحب اور بیرسٹر سلمان کھرل ) کی ملاقات ہوئی ہے۔

بشریٰ بی بی نے آج خوفناک انکشاف کئے ہیں کہ اُنہیں…

— Mashal Yousafzai🇵🇰 (@AkMashal) February 15, 2024

Yousufzai detailed the severe effects on Bushra Bibi's health, including a feeling of her stomach being on fire, severe sores in her mouth and throat, and difficulty in consuming anything except dry toast dipped in tea or water.

Yousufzai issued a stark warning, stating that there is a "serious threat" to Bushra Bibi's life and urgently called for a medical inspection.

PTI's official handle on X accused the "fascist regime" of maliciously attacking Imran Khan's wife and denying her necessary medical aid. The post conveyed a strong message that those responsible for such acts would be brought to justice, asserting the resilience of Pakistan and the strength of Khan.

Let the world know that the illegitimate, fascist regime in Pakistan has stooped so low & is so petrified that it has resorted to maliciously attacking Imran Khan’s wife, Bushra Imran Khan, and denying her medical aid.

Make no mistake, it will not be long before the people… https://t.co/pUt6DdfSpK

— PTI (@PTIofficial) February 15, 2024

In response to the distressing situation, the PTI urged higher courts to intervene, emphasising the urgency of the matter.

Absolutely shameful! Advocate @AkMashal states worrying aspect of conditions in which Bushra Bibi was kept in Bani Gala.

A gross injustice is happening, the higher courts must intervene. https://t.co/yMWOpItaZ3

— PTI (@PTIofficial) February 15, 2024

PTI Senator Faisal Javed called on the party's core committee to take notice, highlighting the gravity of the situation.

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PTI social media head Jibran Ilyas expressed deep concern about the alleged poisoning of Bushra Bibi's food and called for a full medical checkup, urging respect for the women of the country and condemning actions that cross ethical boundaries.

Extremely worrying note about #BushraImranKhanSahiba - she has been given something to eat that has detoriated her health. Full medical checkup has been demanded. #MandateThieves need to respect Women of our country and not stoop to the point of no return. https://t.co/auuPWv5iSX

— Jibran Ilyas (@agentjay2009) February 15, 2024

Khan and Bushra were sentenced to 14 years in jail in the Toshakhana reference last month on charges related to retaining expensive jewelry. Two days later, they were given an additional seven-year sentence for contracting marriage during the 'Iddat' (period of waiting). While Imran remains incarcerated at Adiala Jail, the government converted the Banigala residence into a sub-jail for Bushra.

On February 6, Bushra approached the Islamabad High Court against the notification declaring her Banigala residence a sub-jail, seeking a transfer to Adiala Jail.