If there was a deal for Bushra's release, she wouldn't be in jail: Barrister Gohar

PTI Chairman assured that Imran Khan's release will occur based on merit, dismissing claims of a deal as unfounded

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar stated that if Bushra Bibi's release had been the result of a deal, she wouldn't have remained in jail.

Speaking to the media outside Adiala Jail, Barrister Gohar mentioned that Bushra Bibi's release after nine months was possible because she endured tough conditions in prison while standing firm with Khan's ideology.

He said, "We salute her courage and congratulate all PTI voters and supporters. Khan sahib will also be released soon."

Barrister Gohar stated that keeping his wife in jail was intended to put pressure on Khan. He assured that the founder's release would happen and it would be on merit, adding that claims of a deal are unfounded. "If that were the case, she wouldn't be in jail," he remarked.

He said, "What is it that you haven't arrested for? Tosha Khana 1, Iddat,Tosha Khana 2"

He further said "Arrests have happened, and all have seen releases based on merit."

The chairman of PTI emphasized that Bushra Bibi has no connection to the Toshakhana case or any other case. "No matter what you do, the public stands with Khan. He has confidence in us, and we are following his orders. He will soon be among the people; everyone is united under the founder's leadership."

He further stated, "I deny any claims of Imran Khan expressing anger during meetings with party leaders. There is no truth to that; it is misinformation. We did not accept the 26th amendment before, and we do not accept it now."

Earlier Bushra Bibi has been released from Adial 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.

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.

US Lawmakers Call on Biden to Advocate for Imran Khan's Release

Around 60 Democratic lawmakers from the US House of Representatives have urged President Joe Biden to apply pressure on Pakistan for the release of Imran Khan, the imprisoned founding chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

In a letter sent on Wednesday, the lawmakers expressed concern over human rights violations, stating, “We write today to urge you to use the United States' substantial leverage with Pakistan's government to secure the release of political prisoners including former Prime Minister Khan and curtail widespread human rights abuses.”

Representative Greg Casar, who spearheaded the letter, noted that this marks the first instance of a collective call from multiple members of Congress for Khan's release. Khan, a long-time critic of US foreign policy, has had a tumultuous relationship with Washington.

Since his removal from the prime ministership in April 2022 through a parliamentary no-confidence vote, Imran Khan has been incarcerated, facing over 200 legal cases, which his party claims are politically motivated. However, he has been acquitted or granted bail in most of these cases.