Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi to Face Indictment in Toshakhana Case on October 2
An accountability court in Islamabad has set October 2 as the date for the indictment of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in the new Toshakhana case. Special Judge Central Shah Rukh Arjumand heard the case at Adiala Jail, with both Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi present for the hearing. The judge rejected their post-arrest bail pleas in the Toshakhana-II case.
This development follows the Islamabad district and sessions court’s acceptance of appeals filed by Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi against their conviction in the Iddat case. The Iddat case involved Islamic customs of marriage not being adhered to by Khan before marrying Bibi, leading to a seven-year prison sentence and a hefty fine in February earlier this year.
On July 13, Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi were arrested in a new National Accountability Bureau (NAB) reference related to Toshakhana, just hours after their acquittal in the Iddat case. The Toshakhana-II case is a follow-up to the Toshakhana-I case, where Khan was accused of failing to disclose gifts received during his tenure and allegedly selling them, causing a loss to the national treasury.
The prosecution argued that Imran Khan undervalued a Bulgari set gifted to Bushra Bibi by the Saudi Crown Prince in 2021 and kept it without depositing it in Pakistan’s national treasury. The indictment further complicates matters for the former Prime Minister as he faces various charges while in jail.
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Imran Khan -: Imran Khan is a famous politician in Pakistan. He was the Prime Minister of Pakistan and also a former cricket player.
Bushra Bibi -: Bushra Bibi is the wife of Imran Khan. She is known for her spiritual and religious beliefs.
Indictment -: Indictment means officially charging someone with a crime. It is like saying they might have done something wrong and will be taken to court.
Toshakhana -: Toshakhana is a place where gifts given to government officials are kept. These gifts are usually from other countries or important people.
Accountability court -: An accountability court is a special court that deals with cases of corruption and misuse of power by government officials.
Islamabad -: Islamabad is the capital city of Pakistan. It is where the government and important offices are located.
Post-arrest bail pleas -: Post-arrest bail pleas are requests made to the court to allow someone to stay out of jail while their case is being decided.
Iddat case -: The Iddat case is another legal case involving Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi. Iddat is a period a Muslim woman observes after her husband’s death or divorce.
National treasury -: The national treasury is like a big bank for the country. It holds the money and resources that belong to the government and the people.
