Bushra Bibi Pledges Unwavering Support for Husband, Lawyer Says
ISLAMABAD: After the court’s verdict in the £190 million case, former Prime Minister Imran Khan reaffirmed his commitment to the rule of law, declaring he would endure imprisonment for as long as necessary.
This was revealed by his lawyer, Faisal Chaudhry, after a meeting with Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, at Adiala Jail. Chaudhry further confirmed that Bushra Bibi expressed her unwavering support for Khan, stating, “I stand with him and will continue to do so.”
Chaudhry also confirmed that Bushra Bibi would soon be shifted to a cell in Adiala Jail.
He remained optimistic, asserting: “We will win this match. This is a battle for justice and fairness, and Imran Khan will emerge victorious.”
Case Background
An accountability court in Islamabad convicted PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in the £190 million case. Judge Nasir Javed Rana sentenced Imran to 14 years in prison and Bushra to 7 years, along with heavy fines.
Imran Khan is required to pay a fine of Rs1 million, and Bushra Bibi Rs0.5 million. If they fail to pay the fines, Imran will serve an additional six months and Bushra an additional three months in jail.
The case revolves around allegations that, in 2019, Imran Khan and others adjusted Rs50 billion (equivalent to £190 million) sent by the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) to the Pakistani government during his tenure as Prime Minister.
PTI’s Response
PTI Chairman Gohar stated that Imran Khan urged for negotiations to continue for the next seven days, adding that the former Prime Minister’s morale remains high and the sentence will be overturned soon.
Following the verdict, PTI announced its intention to challenge the decision in superior courts. Omar Ayub, the leader of the opposition in the National Assembly, said, “We will challenge this verdict in the superior courts.”
Government’s Stance
Information Minister Ataullah Tarar declared that the conviction was based on merit and was an “open-and-shut case.” He emphasized that the case followed legal procedures and that a religious card had been used in the proceedings.
