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Court Rejects Bail for Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi in Second Tosha Khana Case
Accountability Court rejects bail pleas of PTI chairman Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the second Tosha Khana case over allegations of misappropriating a Bulgari seat gifted by Saudi Arabia.
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by News Desk
2024-09-30
Court Rejects Bail for Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi in Second Tosha Khana Case

The Accountability Court on Monday rejected the bail applications of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the second Tosha Khana case. The case relates to allegations of misappropriation involving a valuable gift received by the former prime minister from the Saudi government.

 

Special Judge Central Shahrukh Arjumand heard the case inside Adiala Jail, where the applications were filed by Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi's legal team. During the proceedings, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) prosecutor argued that the couple had not properly deposited a Bulgari seat worth Rs 7 crore 15 lakh, which was gifted by the Saudi government to Pakistan's Tosha Khana — the state repository for gifts received by officials.

 

The prosecutor further claimed that instead of depositing the gift, Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi paid only Rs 58 lakh to a private firm for the Bulgari seat, raising concerns about possible undervaluation and misappropriation of the state property.

 

Barrister Salman Safdar, representing Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi, contended that the second Tosha Khana case mirrored the first reference against the couple, with similar allegations and witnesses. He questioned the rationale behind having two separate cases on the same issue and urged the court to dismiss the charges, particularly in light of the Supreme Court's recent decision concerning amendments to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) laws.

 

He further noted that Bushra Bibi has already been in custody for seven months and argued that the case should have ended following the Supreme Court's decision on NAB reforms.

 

Despite these arguments, the court ruled against granting bail to the PTI chairman and his wife, leaving them to face further legal proceedings in the second Tosha Khana case. The defense team expressed disappointment with the verdict, emphasizing the need for fair treatment under the law.

 

The Tosha Khana case has remained a significant legal challenge for Imran Khan and his political career, particularly as it revolves around the handling of state gifts during his time as prime minister. The case continues to draw widespread media and public attention, with implications for both the former premier and the future of PTI.
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