Lawyers for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, have prepared appeals against their convictions in the £190 million pound reference. The appeals are expected to be filed in the Islamabad High Court on January 21. Barristers Salman Safdar and Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry will represent Khan and Bushra. Their power of attorney documents have been submitted to Adiala Jail authorities for the defendants’ signatures. Jail officials are expected to return the signed documents to the lawyers on Monday. Lawyer Khalid Yousaf confirmed that the jail authorities have received the documents but did not allow the lawyers access to the prisoners. On January 17, Accountability Court Judge Nasir Javed Rana in Adiala Jail, Rawalpindi, found Imran Khan guilty and sentenced him to 14 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs1 million, with an additional 6 months imprisonment if the fine is not paid. Bushra Bibi received a 7-year sentence and a Rs500,000 fine, with an additional 3 months imprisonment if unpaid. She was arrested immediately following the verdict. The Accountability Court also ordered the Al-Qadir University to be taken into government control. — xr:d:DAF7bR0EGsU:6,j:4372286525196775101,t:24013105

Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi, 45 others booked in Faisalabad over November 24 protest

By DTD- On Nov 25, 2024

FAISALABAD: As the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest enters its second day, multiple cases have been registered against party founder Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi, and KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur over terrorism charges in multiple cities of Punjab.

At least 45 people including Imran Khan were booked in a case registered in Faisalabad at the Ghulam Muhammadabad police station under the Anti-Terrorism Act and other sections of the Pakistan Penal Code.

The police spokesperson said that 35 people have already been arrested on charges including damaging property, attacking police, and other charges.

According to the first information report (FIR), the booked PTI workers violated law and order at the instigation of the former prime minister Imran Khan, who has currently been imprisoned in Adiala Jail for a year now.

Meanwhile, the former prime minister was booked in a separate case alongside his wife Bushra Bibi, sister Aleema Khan, and Ali Amin Gandapur in Taxila.

Former president Arif Alvi, Leader of the opposition in the National Assembly Omar Ayub, and others have also been accused in the case registered under 13 sections including terrorism charges. A separate terrorism case was registered against the party founder, workers among 40 nominated and 100 unidentified men in Gujranwala.

The development came after police initiated a crackdown against PTI workers, arresting 139 in Islamabad. As per reports, around 490 PTI workers have been arrested in various cities across Punjab.

The authorities have implemented Section 144, prohibiting gatherings, and have closed key access roads, including the Srinagar Highway and the Expressway at Khanna Bridge.

In light of the protests, the government has closed major motorways and GT Road leading to Islamabad and also the entry and exit points of the city. Rawalpindi-Islamabad Metro Bus service has also been suspended, and internet and mobile services have been disrupted.