Separate hearings were held at Adiala Jail on Monday for the Toshakhana 2 case and the £190 million corruption case involving PTI Founder and his wife, Bushra Bibi.
After being absent from multiple prior hearings, Bushra Bibi appeared in court, leading to the cancellation of her arrest warrants in both cases.
Toshakhana 2 Case
Special Judge Central Shahrukh Arjumand canceled Bushra Bibi's arrest warrant and provided copies of the FIA report upon the defence's request.
Defence lawyer Salman Safdar argued that legal procedures require a seven-day window after receiving the prosecution's report before an indictment can occur.
The prosecution, however, advocated for an immediate indictment, asserting that the suspects already had access to all necessary documents. They also highlighted Bushra Bibi’s repeated absences, suggesting she might not attend future hearings.
Bushra Bibi personally assured the court of her commitment to future appearances, stating, “When the sentence was passed, I walked to the jail myself. I missed some hearings due to illness and bail obligations in other cases, but will not be absent moving forward.”
After hearing arguments from both parties, the court adjourned the case and set December 12 as the date for indictment.
£190 Million Case
In a separate hearing for the £190 million corruption reference, Accountability Court Judge Nasir Javed Rana canceled the non-bailable arrest warrants against Bushra Bibi. Both PTI Founder and Bushra Bibi had previously responded to Section 342 questionnaires following 15 hearings.
PTI Founder informed the court of his intention to present witnesses as part of his defence, while Bushra Bibi chose not to present any witnesses. The court subsequently adjourned the case until December 12.
The Toshakhana 2 case concerns allegations of misappropriation of gifts, while the £190 million case revolves around a high-profile corruption investigation involving alleged misuse of funds. Both cases have garnered significant public attention, and their outcomes could have far-reaching consequences.
