The Accountability Court in Islamabad, presided over by Judge Muhammad Ali Warraich, granted pre-arrest bail to Bushra Bibi, the wife of former prime minister Imran Khan, in the £190 million corruption case. The hearing took place at Adiala Jail, where both Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi are facing charges related to high-profile corruption allegations.
Key Points from the Hearing
Bail Approval: Judge Warraich approved Bushra Bibi’s bail request, offering some relief amid the ongoing legal challenges.
Arguments Presented: Deputy Prosecutor General Sardar Muzaffar Abbasi argued against her arrest, highlighting that the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) chairman had not issued an arrest warrant.
Adjournment: The court adjourned further proceedings until July 5th, allowing the defence to complete the cross-examination of three more prosecution witnesses, bringing the total to 27 cross-examined witnesses.
Legal Context
Despite the bail, Bushra Bibi remains in custody due to her conviction in the Iddat marriage case. The jail authorities confirmed that her release is not possible until she completes her sentence for this separate conviction.
Background of the Case
Corruption Reference: The NAB filed the £190 million corruption reference against Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi, and several associates, including Farah Gogi, Shahzad Akbar, Barrister Ziaul Mustafa Naseem, and Zulfi Bukhari.
Charges and Indictments: The couple was indicted in February by a Rawalpindi accountability court. The NAB’s reference accuses the PTI chief and Shahzad Akbar of collusion in a misleading scheme involving land transfers.
Misleading Note: The reference highlights a misleading note produced by Akbar on December 2, 2019, which misrepresented the Supreme Court Registrar’s account as that of the state. The land involved was transferred to Zulfi Bukhari, despite the Al-Qadir Trust not existing at the time.
Bushra Bibi’s Remarks
In a brief interaction with journalists at Adiala Jail, Bushra Bibi criticized the government, accusing it of damaging the country’s reputation and economy. She condemned the administration for high inflation, corruption, and persecuting the opposition with false cases.
This development is a significant moment in the ongoing legal battles faced by the former prime minister and his associates, highlighting the intense scrutiny and legal challenges they are currently under.
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