Bushra Bibi arrested in Toshakhana reference case

ISLAMABAD: In a swift turn of events, Bushra Bibi, the wife of the former prime minister Imran Khan, found herself in police custody, en route to Adiala Jail. A joint team comprising officials from the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and the local police was mobilised to effect the arrest.

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The arrest of Bushra Bibi, confirmed by the police, took place in Rawalpindi. It has been reported that she opted for self-arrest as she arrived for Adiala Jail.

Earlier today, the Accountability Court Judge Muhammad Bashir sentenced Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi to 14 years in prison in Toshakhana case. The court has also fined Rs 787 million to both the accused, in addition to disqualifying them from holding any public office for ten years.

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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) also announced the reserved verdict on a petition filed by Imran Khan challenging the jail trial of Toshakhana case. IHC upheld the judgement.