Toshakhana case: Physical remand of Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi extended by seven days

Imran and Bushra were arrested in new Toshakhana reference on purchasing jewelry set and selling it


News Desk July 22, 2024
PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi appear in court. Photo: Screengrab/File

An accountability court on Monday extended the physical remand of PTI founder Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi by seven days in newly filed Toshakhana reference by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Express News reported.

The decision follows a request by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) for a 14-day extension to continue their investigations into allegations of receiving illicit gifts and selling them for profit.

Imran and Bushra will be presented in court again on July 29 for further proceedings.

Read Jail trial notification issued in new Toshakhana reference

Earlier on July 13, Imran and Bushra were acquitted in the Iddat case, however, PTI's relief was short-lived as the accountability watchdog arrested the PTI supremo in a new Toshakhana reference.

In the new NAB reference, the couple is accused of purchasing a jewelry set from the Toshakhana and selling it. The set is valued at Rs75 million.

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