'No justice': Bushra Bibi burst into tears inside courtroom

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Bushra Bibi, the wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, broke down in tears during a hearing at Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail on Monday, asserting that justice in the country "doesn’t exist."

During a court appearance for her husband Imran Khan's bail hearing, Bushra Bibi expressed deep frustration with what she described as "systematic unfairness" for the past nine months.

“There is no justice. I didn’t come here seeking justice,” she said emotionally. Questioning the integrity of the judicial process, she added, “Is the person inside [Imran Khan] not a human? Do the judges not see this?” She further stated that this would be her last appearance, voicing her disillusionment with the legal system.

Bushra Bibi also criticised her legal team, accusing them of wasting time and expressing her readiness to face imprisonment.

She lamented that her husband and she had been subjected to widespread injustice across Pakistan, claiming they were punished unfairly.

Verdict reserved on Imran, Bushra's bail pleas

The district and session court today reserved its decision on the bail applications of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in seven cases.

The hearing was conducted by Additional Sessions Judge Mohammad Afzal Magoo, where legal representatives for both Khan and Bibi were present in court, Express Nws reported.

During the proceedings, Bushra Bibi arrived in the courtroom. Lawyer Salman Safdar requested the court to issue a strict order for Khan's appearance via video link.

While hearing the cases—six against Imran Khan and one against Bushra Bibi—Safdar informed the court that in the Toshakhana case, which involves allegations of fraudulent documentation, five accused, including Khan, Bushra Bibi, Farah, and Shahzad Akbar, are implicated. Only two accused have pending bail applications.

The prosecution claimed that the accused provided fake receipts. The judge questioned the prosecutor about the investigation conducted over the past year and a half, demanding evidence of where the alleged fake receipts were presented.

The prosecutor explained that the receipts had been submitted to the Election Commission. When asked by the judge if he had consulted the Election Commission, the prosecutor confirmed that they stated the receipts were presented to the Toshakhana.

Expressing frustration, the judge asked the prosecutor about the quality of the investigation, stating, "If I follow the law, who are you to file the case? Provide evidence of where the fake receipts were submitted."

Lawyer Salman Safdar pointed out that the Election Commission had issued a three-year sentence but did not mention the receipt in question. The judge further warned the jail superintendent to ensure Khan's appearance, stating that if he is not presented, the superintendent would face consequences.

Safdar argued that Khan should not be presented via video link due to technical issues, suggesting that the court could decide on Bushra Bibi’s case as she was present.

After listening to the arguments from both the lawyer and the prosecutor, along with the statement from the investigative officer, the court reserved its decision on the bail pleas of Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi.

It is noteworthy that cases against both individuals were registered in 2023 at various police stations, including Kohsar, Ramna, Tarnol, Karachi Company, and Secretariat.