Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi’s Bail Pleas Rejected in Toshakhana-II Case

In a significant legal development, the Rawalpindi accountability court has rejected the bail pleas of former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in the Toshakhana-II case. The case, heard inside Adiala Jail by Special Judge Shahrukh Arjumand, revolved around allegations that Imran Khan retained a valuable jewelry set worth Rs 70 million from Saudi Arabia and did not submit it to the Toshakhana, the official government depository for gifts.

The prosecution, led by FIA prosecutor Zulfiqar Abbas Naqvi, argued that the case was proven and requested the court to dismiss the bail pleas. The defense, represented by Barrister Salman Safdar, countered by stating that the Toshakhana-II case was identical to a previous reference and urged the court to approve the bail. However, after hearing both sides, the court reserved and later announced its decision to reject the bail requests.

The case adds to the growing legal troubles faced by Imran Khan, with another Toshakhana reference filed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in August 2023.