PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court has extended the protective bail for former prime minister Imran Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi.
Justice Zahibzada Asadullah and Justice Waqar Ahmad presided over the hearing of cases against Bushra Bibi.
Petitioner’s lawyer advocated for Bushra Bibi’s exemption from attendance as she was in Islamabad for the hearing of Toshakhana-II case.
Special Deputy Prosecutor informed that court that according to the report they compiled, there were two cases against Bushra Bibi in NAB jurisdiction, while one in the FIA. The court ordered him to submit the report on the latest request as well.
Subsequently, the Peshawar High Court adjourned the case and extended Bushra Bibi’s protective bail till January 16.
A special accountability court in Islamabad has completed the trial in the £190 million reference case, involving the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, and has reserved its verdict.
The hearing, held at Adial Jail on Wednesday, was presided over by Judge Nasir Javed Rana. After the defence counsel finished presenting their arguments, the judge decided to reserve the judgment.
The final session of the trial lasted for approximately eight hours and 15 minutes. Both PTI founder Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi were present in court during the proceedings.
The court is scheduled to announce its decision on December 23. –Agencies
