Published 18:08 IST, November 4th 2024
'There is no Justice': Imran Khan's Wife Bushra Bibi Breaks Down in Tears During Court Proceedings
Bushra Bibi was released from jail last month following the approval of her bail in the new Toshakhana case, but Imran Khan remains incarcerated.
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Islamabad: A court in Pakistan on Monday witnessed emotional scenes when jailed former premier Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi blasted into tears, expressing her utter helplessness against inadequate justice system and her husband's "unjust sentencing". former first lady appeared before Islamabad District Magistrate Afzal Majoka's court to obtain bail for her husband in six cases and herself in ar case, registered at Tarl, Karachi Company, Ramna, Secretariat and Kohsar police stations.
Khan's Absence Raises Tensions During Hearing
During hearing held at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Khan was t produced in court. He was also t allowed to appear through a video link.
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When Bushra took to rostrum to speak, she became emotional.
"re is justice. I haven't come to seek justice," says Bushra
"I have been facing injustice by those responsible for serving justice for past nine months. I and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder were unjustly sentenced," she said.
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"re is justice. I haven't come to seek justice," she sobbed, and even blamed lawyers, saying all lawyers, including one representing her, "only waste time".
" person inside [ prison], isn't he a human? Doesn't any judge see this," she said, adding that she would t come to this court again, where "re is justice".
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She told judge that she had her blanket and or belongings in her car outside court and that she was ready to go back to jail if ordered.
Bushra was released from jail last month following approval of her bail in new Toshakhana case, but Khan remains incarcerated.
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Denial of Allegations Amidst Ongoing Legal Challenges
former first lady was arrested after a court on January 31 convicted and sentenced her and Khan to 14 years in prison after finding m guilty of retaining and selling state gifts in violation of government rules while PTI founder was in power.
However, y deny all allegations against m.
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(With PTI inputs)
18:08 IST, November 4th 2024