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NAB grills Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi in graft cases

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  • NAB CITs present documents related to both cases.
  • Anti-graft body questions former first lady about Al-Qadir University.
  • Authorities recall Consul General in Dubai in Toshakhana case probe.

ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Tuesday questioned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi, who appeared before the anti-graft watchdog at its Rawalpindi office for the investigations of Toshakhana case and £190 million settlement case, The News reported.

Sources said that some documents had also been presented before the combined investigation teams (CIT) of both cases.

They said that the PTI chief, who remains entangled in several cases, including the graft cases related to the state gift depository and multi-million pounds settlement with UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA), was questioned about the gifts he retained and sold. 

While the former first lady was asked about the matters of Al-Qadir University and land acquisition.

Pakistan consul general in Dubai recalled

Meanwhile, the authorities called back Pakistan Consul General in Dubai Hassan Afzal Khan for the investigations in the Toshakhana case against the former prime minister.

Hassan, who is the former chief of protocol and director general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has reported back to the department.

It may be noted that the chief of protocol receives the list of different matters related to the foreign visits of the prime ministers, via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

This list includes the details of the gifts received by the premier and members of his delegation.

Given that, Hassan is the first official who has complete knowledge of the gifts received by the then prime minister and his associates from foreign governments, and can play an important role in the probe of the Toshakhana case 

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PTI suggests resuming talks with government over judicial commission issue.

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Barrister Gohar, Chairman of the PTI, has claimed that the party’s founder has suspended negotiations, emphasizing that the government should declare the commission within seven days.

He emphasized the PTI’s openness to rethink if the government makes headway and establishes the commission.

Barrister Gohar told the reporters, “Seven days were enough to announce the commission.” We are ready to reconsider, but the government must first announce the commission.”

He stated that the PTI approached the negotiations with an open mind. “The PTI founder has halted the negotiations. “The government had eight laws on their agenda, while we only had two demands,” he stated.

The PTI chairman went on to say that even after seven days, no progress had been made in forming the commission. He encouraged the government to reconsider the decision and proceed with the announcement.

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PTI will declare February 8 to be “Black Day,” sparking protests across the country.

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According to reports, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) intends to hold rallies nationwide on Wednesday in support of its decision to declare February 8, the one-year anniversary of the general elections, a black day.

According to media sources, PTI founder Imran Khan has instructed all party lawmakers—including MPAs and MNAs—to plan and take part in demonstrations in their local communities on February 8 in order to draw attention to their complaints and issues.

In a recent meeting with legal advisors on Wednesday, Imran Khan expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of the party’s Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram. The meeting emphasized the importance of party discipline and gave stern directives to abstain from any criticism of Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the head of the JUI-F.

It has also been suggested that the PTI engage opposition leaders in the demonstrations in order to win their support.

Party insiders revealed that the founder has urged leaders to ensure effective coordination and mobilised efforts in preparation for February 8.

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In 13 cases involving the D-Chowk demonstration, Bushra Bibi granted temporary release until February 7.

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Bushra Bibi, the wife of the PTI chairman, was granted temporary release by the Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in 13 counts pertaining to the November 26 D-Chowk protest. Judge Tahir Abbas Supra ordered the police to produce all pertinent documentation by February 7 and granted bail against surety bonds of Rs. 5,000 apiece.

Additionally, Bushra Bibi was given temporary release until February 7 in the Rangers’ accident case. During the hearing, Judge Tahir Abbas Supra expressed disappointment over the behavior of the defense counsel on two occasions. Addressing the lawyers, he remarked, “You demand VIP protocol everywhere, but this is not possible. Prepare your files properly before coming to court.”

Three cases at the Secretariat Police Station, two each at the Margalla, Karachi Company, and Ramna Police Stations, and one each at the Tarnol, Kohsar, Aabpara, and Khanna Police Stations are among the numerous charges against Bushra Bibi.

In addition, the judge chastised the defense team for requesting that Bushra Bibi sign and thumbprint blank documents. He said, “The accused must sign and thumbprint the court orders, not blank sheets.”

Bushra Bibi also went to the Islamabad High Court to have her biometrics verified in relation to her appeal to be exonerated in the Toshakhana-II case. On Monday, Bushra Bibi and the PTI chairman submitted their acquittal petitions. After finishing the biometric procedure, she departed right away.

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