The Islamabad District Court has extended the interim bail for PTI founder and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in six ongoing cases until September 19.
During the hearing, Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majuka also requested a report from jail authorities regarding the PTI founder’s video link appearance, as the court had not received a response on this matter.
PTI founder’s lawyer, Khalid Yusuf, informed the court that four additional bail applications were being heard in Lahore the same day and requested an extension to facilitate arguments in the upcoming hearings. Yusuf also congratulated Judge Majuka on completing his Umrah.
The court extended the interim bail and instructed jail authorities to report on the feasibility of a video link appearance. The next hearing, where arguments on the bail applications will be presented, is set for September 19.
Bushra Bibi’s £190m NAB Reference
An accountability court has reserved its verdict on Bushra Bibi’s acquittal plea in the £190 million National Accountability Bureau (NAB) reference. The decision is expected to be announced today (Thursday).
Judge Nasir Javed Rana presided over the hearing at Adiala Jail, where both the PTI founder and Bushra Bibi were present. Bushra Bibi’s lawyer, Usman Gul, argued for her acquittal, while NAB Prosecutor General Muzaffar Bassi and Amjad Parvez opposed the plea. The cross-examination of NAB’s final witness, the investigating officer, could not proceed due to the absence of PTI leader Chaudhry Zaheer Abbas. The court has scheduled the cross-examination for the next hearing on September 5.
Additionally, a contempt of court application against the NAB chairman was deemed ineffective by the court. The £190 million corruption reference hearing has been adjourned until tomorrow, with significant developments expected, including the decision on Bushra Bibi’s acquittal.
