Bushra Bibi released from Adiala jail after bail in Toshakana 2.0
Former first lady Bushra Bibi. PHOTO: FILE
Bushra Bibi has been released from Adiala jail after being granted bail in the Toshakhana 2.0 case.
Additional security forces have been deployed at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, with Bushra Bibi's release. The jail administration plans to complete legal formalities after receiving the release order.
Bushra Bibi spent a total of nine months in jail after being sentenced to 14 years in prison in the Toshakhana case on January 31 this year.
The Islamabad High Court had suspended her sentence in the Toshakhana case, following which she was re-arrested in the Toshakhana Two case.
Yesterday, IHC granted bail to Bushra Bibi, wife of incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan, in the ongoing Toshakhana case.
The bail was approved by Justice Mian Gul Hassan Aurangzeb during a hearing on Wednesdsy, with Bushra Bibi required to submit a bond of Rs1 million.
This decision provides temporary relief to Bushra Bibi, who faces allegations related to the improper handling of state gifts.
During the hearing, Justice Aurangzeb questioned the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) investigative officer about the necessity of further interrogation of Bushra Bibi.
The officer confirmed that no additional investigation was required, after which the judge granted bail.
The court further referenced similar practices in other countries, noting that the British Prime Minister had also taken gifts home, citing regulations.
The judge highlighted how other nations, like Azerbaijan, display gifts in museums, with the only photograph of a Pakistani leader being that of Benazir Bhutto.
The Toshakhana case involves allegations of corruption against Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi, specifically regarding the sale of gifts received from foreign dignitaries.
Indictment of Imran, Bushra postponed in Toshakhana2.0
Meanwhile, the indictment proceedings against both Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi, scheduled for the same day, were postponed due to security concerns.
Initially set to take place at Adiala Jail, the hearing was moved to Islamabad's Judicial Complex.
However, security concerns continued preventing the proceedings, and the court rescheduled the indictment for October 26.