Bushra Bibi
Coverage of Bushra Bibi in the Nexus archive.
- IHC reserves verdict on maintainability of petitions against Imran, Bushra’s alleged solitary confinement
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) reserved its verdict on the maintainability of petitions challenging the alleged solitary confinement of jailed PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi. The petitions, filed by Aleema Khan and Mubashara Khawar Maneka, were directed to be numbered after the IHC removed objections from the registrar office, with arguments highlighting precedents and international prison standards.
- Al-Qadir Trust case: IHC gives defence two weeks to begin arguments in Imran, Bushra's appeals
The Islamabad High Court dismissed contempt petitions by Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi, allowing the defense two weeks to begin arguments in their appeals against a 2025 conviction in the Al-Qadir Trust case. The court noted that required powers of attorney had been signed, resolving the contempt issue, and set a deadline for the defense to proceed with appeals.
- Aleema challenges PTI founder Imran Khan's 'solitary confinement' before IHC
Aleema Khan filed a petition in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) challenging the alleged solitary confinement of her brother, Imran Khan, and his wife, Bushra Bibi, describing the conditions as unlawful and inhumane. The petition names prison and accountability officials as respondents and claims Imran Khan has been isolated for 22 hours daily without judicial authorization, citing deteriorating eyesight as part of the inhumane treatment.
- IHC to hear Imran’s £190m case appeal on June 29
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will hear appeals by Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi on June 29 regarding their convictions in the £190 million case involving UK NCA funds and Al-Qadir Trust land transfer. The appeals also include contempt petitions over delays in submitting signed powers of attorney, with conflicting claims between the defense and Adiala jail authorities.
- PTI bigwigs Gohar Ali Khan, Salman Akram Raja eye meeting with Imran
PTI interim chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and Secretary General Salman Akram Raja requested a meeting with imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan at Adiala jail, as the Islamabad High Court addressed legal disputes over a power of attorney in a corruption case. The jail administration accused Imran Khan's legal team of misleading the court by not collecting the signed document before a hearing.
- FY2026-27: KP CM presents Rs2.17tr budget, with estimated fiscal deficit of Rs48bn
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi presented a Rs2.17 trillion provincial budget for FY2026-27 with an estimated fiscal deficit of Rs48 billion. The budget was approved by PTI legislators, though its presentation was delayed due to demands for a meeting with incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan. The government pledged to cover the deficit using local resources and rejected loans.
- £190m corruption case: IHC orders Imran, Bushra's meeting with legal counsel within 7 days
The Islamabad High Court ordered the advocate general to arrange a meeting between Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi, and their legal counsel within seven days to address appeals against their conviction in the £190 million reference. Imran's counsel cited denied access to the incarcerated former prime minister and lack of a signed power of attorney as obstacles to pursuing the appeals.