Overview
- The Economist published a special report alleging Bushra Bibi influenced state and political decisions during Imran Khan’s premiership, including through spiritual counsel and relayed intelligence.
- PML‑N and government figures, including Atta Ullah Tarar and Azma Bukhari, publicly endorsed the article’s claims and used it to rebuke PTI leadership.
- PTI rejected the piece as recycled propaganda, announced it reserves the right to pursue legal action against the magazine, and criticized the focus on Khan’s private life.
- In a related courtroom development, Atta Ullah Tarar’s cross‑examination concluded in Shehbaz Sharif’s defamation suit against Imran Khan, with the next hearing set for November 29.
- Separately, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said the Cadet College Wana attackers came from Afghanistan and all cadets and teachers were rescued, while Punjab’s Forensic Science Agency reported foiling a foreign cyberattack with all records secure.