Bushra Bibi has been released from Adiala Jail after being granted bail in the Toshakhana 2.0 case. Following her release, additional security forces were deployed at the Rawalpindi jail, and the administration is now completing the necessary legal procedures after receiving the release order.
Bushra Bibi had been imprisoned for a total of nine months after receiving a 14-year sentence on January 31 in the original Toshakhana case.
Her sentence was suspended by the Islamabad High Court, but she was subsequently re-arrested in connection with the Toshakhana 2.0 case.
The Islamabad High Court granted bail to Bushra Bibi, the wife of former prime minister Imran Khan, on Wednesday. Justice Mian Gul Hassan Aurangzeb approved the bail during a hearing, requiring her to submit a bond of Rs1 million.
This ruling provides temporary relief to Bushra Bibi, who is accused of mishandling state gifts. During the hearing, Justice Aurangzeb questioned the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) about whether further interrogation of Bushra Bibi was necessary.
The FIA officer confirmed that no additional investigation was needed, leading the judge to approve the bail.
The court also referenced similar practices in other countries, mentioning that the British Prime Minister had taken gifts home, citing relevant regulations.
Justice Aurangzeb noted how some nations, such as Azerbaijan, display gifts in museums, with the only photograph of a Pakistani leader in such a display being that of Benazir Bhutto.
The Toshakhana case involves allegations against Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi related to the sale of gifts received from foreign dignitaries.
Meanwhile, the indictment of both Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi in the Toshakhana 2.0 case was postponed due to security concerns.
The hearing, initially set for Adiala Jail, was later moved to Islamabad’s Judicial Complex, but ongoing security concerns led the court to reschedule the proceedings for October 26.
