Former PM Imran Khan and Wife Denied Bail in Toshakhana 2.0 Corruption Case

A Pakistani court has rejected the bail pleas of former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in the Toshakhana 2.0 case. They face allegations of misusing power to acquire a Bulgari jewellery set without depositing it in the Toshakhana repository. The case is now under the Federal Investigation Agency following a Supreme Court verdict.

A Pakistani court on Monday dismissed the bail pleas of former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in the Toshakhana 2.0 case. They are accused of misusing power to obtain state gifts, specifically a Bulgari jewellery set, without depositing it in the Toshakhana repository.

Special Judge Central Shahrukh Arjumand announced the decision during a hearing inside Adiala jail, where Khan and Bushra also appeared. The couple is set to be indicted on October 2, as the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) was barred from pursuing the case, which has now been transferred to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).

Khan's lawyer argued that the case was similar to a previous reference and should be dismissed following a Supreme Court ruling. However, the court reserved its verdict and later denied bail, leaving the former PM behind bars pending further legal proceedings.

(With inputs from agencies.)