During the session, lawyer Salman Safdar called for a strict order for Imran Khan’s appearance via video link, addressing the six cases against him and one against Bushra Bibi
By our correspondent
ISLAMABAD: In a poignant display of despair, Bushra Bibi, the wife of imprisoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, broke down during a court hearing at Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail on Monday. Her emotional outburst reflected deep frustrations with what she characterized as a complete lack of justice in Pakistan, as she prepared to face the court for her husband’s bail hearing. “There is no justice. I didn’t come here seeking justice,” she stated, articulating her disillusionment with the judicial system that she feels has systematically failed her family over the past nine months.
Bushra Bibi expressed her anguish by questioning the humanity of the judicial process: “Is the person inside [Imran Khan] not a human? Do the judges not see this?” Her remarks underscored a growing sense of hopelessness as she indicated that this could be her last appearance in court, highlighting her readiness to confront imprisonment herself if necessary. Her frustrations extended beyond the court’s proceedings to her legal team, whom she accused of inefficacy, all while lamenting the injustices both she and her husband have faced.
The proceedings unfolded under the watchful eye of Additional Sessions Judge Mohammad Afzal Magoo, who was tasked with deciding on the bail applications for both Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi, stemming from multiple cases against them. During the session, lawyer Salman Safdar called for a strict order for Imran Khan’s appearance via video link, addressing the six cases against him and one against Bushra Bibi. The Toshakhana case, which alleges fraudulent documentation related to the handling of state gifts, emerged as a focal point, with the prosecution asserting that the accused had submitted fake receipts.
Judge Magoo expressed skepticism regarding the prosecution’s investigative efforts, demanding concrete evidence to support the claims that these purportedly fake receipts were ever presented. The prosecutor indicated that the receipts had been submitted to the Election Commission, but the judge challenged the thoroughness of the investigation, stating, “If I follow the law, who are you to file the case? Provide evidence of where the fake receipts were submitted.” The proceedings illustrated a palpable tension, with the judge cautioning the jail superintendent about ensuring Imran Khan’s presence in court, stating that failure to do so would have consequences.
