Pakistan: Interim bail extended for Imran Khan in three cases
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday received an extension to his interim bail in three separate cases. The decision was made by the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), presided over by Judge Arshad Javed. The cases are related to incidents at Jinnah House, Askari Tower, and Shadman police station. Khan, who also heads the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has been incarcerated since August of the previous year. The 71-year-old is currently buried under an avalanche of nearly 200 cases.
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The aforementioned cases revolve around attacks on Jinnah House and Askari Tower and the torturing of Shadman police station. Khan is currently incarcerated at Adiala Jail, where security measures have been heightened since Pakistan's recently held general elections. The Punjab government has allocated seven cells in the jail for Khan's use. A team of 14 security personnel has been assigned to ensure his safety during his detention.
Khan accuses Army Chief of wife's imprisonment
Meanwhile, Khan has accused Army Chief General Asim Munir of being directly involved in his wife Bushra Bibi's imprisonment. Bibi found guilty in a corruption case and an illegal marriage case with Khan, is currently under house arrest. He stated during a discussion with journalists at Adiala Jail that he will not leave Asim Munir as long as he is alive if anything happens to his wife.
Alleged poisoning attempt on Khan's wife dismissed
Earlier this month, Khan alerted the judge to an alleged attempt to poison his wife during a corruption case hearing at Adiala Jail. However, Bibi's personal physician performed a medical examination and confirmed that she had not been exposed to any toxic substances. This information contradicts Khan's claim of an attempted poisoning of his wife.
Khan, Bibi get releif in Toshakhana Case
On April 1, the Islamabad High Court temporarily suspended the 14-year prison sentence of Khan and his wife in Toshakhana case. The graft case relates to a report by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), which accused the couple of retaining a jewelry set received from the Saudi crown prince against an undervalued assessment. Toshakhana is a repository for presents given to government officials by foreign dignitaries.
