Overview
- The Islamabad High Court issued notices to the Federal Investigation Agency on acquittal petitions from Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi and adjourned the matter, saying it will look into a request to halt the trial court’s ruling.
- After the prosecution closed its evidence, the trial court summoned the pair to record statements under Section 342 on Wednesday, moving the case toward a potential judgment.
- Defence counsel Salman Safdar asked the high court to restrain the trial judge, arguing multiple overlapping inquiries by the Election Commission, NAB, FIA and police raise double‑jeopardy concerns.
- Prosecutors allege the couple retained a Bulgari jewellery set gifted by Saudi royals and grossly undervalued it, citing an estimated worth of about Rs80 million versus a reported purchase figure near Rs2.9 million.
- Key testimony included a former military secretary saying Khan told him not to deposit the set in Toshakhana and witness Sohaib Abbasi stating he valued it at Rs5 million under pressure from ex‑aide Inamullah Shah.