IHC solicits FIA comments in Toshakhana case

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday issued written order regarding hearing dated October 4, on Bushra Bibi's bail plea in Toshakhana II case.

Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb issued the order in which the court directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to submit its comments against the petition till next week.

The court said that the petitioner's lawyer stated that his client has already been awarded sentence in same charges and the trial court dismissed the bail petition on same grounds.

It said that the lawyer stated that they have approached the IHC after the trial court has dismissed the bail case.

Toshakhana II case is about Bushra Bibi receiving Bulgari jewelry set during a visit to Saudi Arabia from May 7 to 10, 2021.

The jewelry set included a ring, a bracelet, a necklace, and a pair of earrings.

During the investigation for the reference, it was found that PTI founder Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi illegally retained the jewelry set.