By On Monday, the Special Accountability Court in Islamabad, under Judge Nasir Javed Rana, placed former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, on a 15-day judicial remand in connection with a new case concerning gifts acquired from the state repository, known as the Toshakhana. This new reference was recently filed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), adding to the ongoing legal challenges faced by the couple.
The court’s order for the judicial remand came after Khan and Bushra Bibi completed a 10-day physical remand, which had been part of their earlier legal proceedings. The couple appeared before the court on August 18 and were instructed to return for the next hearing on September 2. During the hearing, they submitted written responses to the questionnaire issued by NAB. Their defense was represented by lawyers Zaheer Abbas Chaudhary and Salman Safdar, while NAB Deputy Director Mohsen Haroon and Special Prosecutor Sardar Muzaffar Abbasi presented their arguments.
This new case follows a previous hearing held on August 8, which focused on the Toshakhana reference. The legal situation for Khan and Bushra Bibi became particularly complex following their arrest by NAB. This arrest occurred shortly after a district and sessions court in Islamabad acquitted the couple in the Iddat case. The Iddat case had been a significant legal hurdle, and its resolution was the final obstacle to the couple’s release from jail.
The Toshakhana case involves allegations related to the acquisition and use of gifts from the state repository, which has been a point of contention in their broader legal and political battles. The continued scrutiny underscores the intense and ongoing legal challenges facing the former prime minister and his wife. Their legal team is expected to continue fighting these allegations, which are set against a backdrop of broader political and judicial controversies.
As this case progresses, it highlights the intersection of legal, political, and personal issues that are shaping the public and legal narrative around Imran Khan and his wife. The upcoming court sessions will be closely watched for further developments in their complex legal situation.
