A special court in Islamabad has indicted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in the Toshakhana-II case, also known as the jewelry set case. Judge Shahrukh Arjumand of Special Court Central-I presided over the proceedings at Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail, formally framing charges against the couple.
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) initially filed the case, alleging that Khan and Bushra Bibi unlawfully retained a Bulgari jewelry set gifted during a visit to Saudi Arabia in May 2021. The set included a ring, bracelet, necklace, and earrings. Following amendments to NAB laws, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) took over the case and submitted its challan in September 2024.
Both Khan and Bushra Bibi have been granted bail in this case. However, Khan remains imprisoned due to other legal matters, while Bushra Bibi is not in custody. The charges allege that the couple caused a loss to the national exchequer by illegally selling state gifts. They were initially arrested in this case on July 13, the same day they were acquitted in another case related to iddat.
In October, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) approved Bushra Bibi’s post-arrest bail, leading to her release after months in detention. The following month, the IHC also granted bail to Imran Khan, though he remains behind bars due to other legal cases. Despite these developments, the couple’s legal challenges persist. Imran Khan faces charges in as many as 188 cases, while Bushra Bibi risks re-arrest. Earlier in December, Judge Arjumand issued bailable arrest warrants against her for failing to attend hearings, a matter the IHC warned could result in her bail being revoked.
Number of Cases Against Imran Khan
The number of cases registered against Imran Khan has risen to 188, with 99 cases in Punjab, 76 in Islamabad, and 2 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Additionally, Khan faces 7 cases with the FIA, 3 with NAB, and one Toshakhana reference.
This update came after the interior secretary informed the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that 14 additional cases were filed against Khan in the federal capital, increasing the tally there from 62 to 76. Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir heard a petition by Noreen Niazi, Imran Khan’s sister, seeking a comprehensive list of the cases against him. In response, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) submitted detailed reports.
The legal proceedings against Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi continue to evolve, reflecting the complex legal landscape they face.
