Bushra Bibi’s legal battle expands with third case filed against her

GUJRANWALA: A third case has been registered against Bushra Bibi, the wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) founder Imran Khan, under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) in Gujranwala, ARY News reported.

According to reports, the FIR, filed at Ghakhar Mandi police station, accuses Bushra Bibi of making provocative statements that allegedly harmed the emotional ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

According to police reports, the complaint was lodged by citizen Saeed Butt, who claims that Bushra Bibi’s remarks have stirred religious hatred and damaged bilateral relations.

This marks the ninth case filed against Bushra Bibi, further escalating the legal challenges she faces.

On November 23, two fresh new cases were registered against Bushra Bibi, wife of PTI founder Imran Khan, in Dera Ghazi Khan and Rajanpur for allegedly making inflammatory statements to incite hatred.

Following a video statement made by Bushra Bibi, cases were filed under the Telegraph Act of 1885. Police have stated that the proceedings are being conducted under Section 126 of the Telegraph Act and other relevant laws.

The content of the cases accuses Bushra Bibi of making provocative remarks intended to stir public emotions. It is claimed that the statement, made with intent and planning, targeted Saudi Arabia, playing on the public’s sentiments.

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The video also allegedly contained statements contrary to the country’s foreign policy and public interest. The first case was filed in Dera Ghazi Khan on the complaint of a citizen named Ghulam Yaseen.

Additionally, a second case was filed in Rajanpur, with another citizen, Hakeem, as the complainant.

The controversy stems from a statement by former First lady, alleging interference by former COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa under foreign influence.

PTI founder’s wife claimed that after the Imran Khan visited Madinah ‘barefoot’ and returned, General Bajwa began receiving phone calls.

According to Bushra Bibi, Bajwa was told, “Who have you brought forward? We don’t want such individuals.”

She further alleged that Bajwa was informed, “We are planning to abolish Sharia in this country, and you have introduced such a person.”

Imran Khan’s wife stated that following these remarks, a campaign of defamation was initiated against her and the PTI founder, Imran Khan.

“They spread slander about me and began labelling the PTI founder as a Jewish agent,” she added.