Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan made shocking allegations during the hearing of a corruption case, claiming that his wife, Bushra Bibi, had been given food mixed with "toilet cleaner." Watch in for more details!

Pakistan: Imran Khan claims his wife was given food mixed with toilet cleaner

Pakistan: Imran Khan claims his wife was given food laced with 'toilet cleaner'

Former jailed Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan alleged on Friday (Apr 19) that his wife Bushra Bibi was being given food mixed with toilet cleaner. Khan, the chairperson of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), made this remark during a hearing of a corruption case involving $235 million, The Express Tribune reported.

Former jailed Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan alleged on Friday (Apr 19) that his wife Bushra Bibi was being given food mixed with toilet cleaner. Khan, the chairperson of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), made this remark during a hearing of a corruption case involving $235 million, The Express Tribune reported. The hearing was held in Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail. Khan told the court that Shaukat Khanum Hospital Chief Medical Officer Dr Asim Yousaf had recommended conducting Bibi's tests at the Shifa International Hospital. However, he added that the jail administration was adamant about conducting the tests at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital. Also read | Imran Khan warns Pakistan Army chief over wife's detention The former prime minister informed the court that toilet cleaner had been mixed into Bibi's food, causing her health to deteriorate with daily stomach irritation. Bushra Bibi moves Islamabad HC Khan's remarks came after Bibi, 49, on Monday (April 15) moved the Islamabad High Court seeking a medical examination at a hospital after alleging that she was poisoned while incarcerated. The plea filed by Bibi sought the former first lady’s medical examination in the Shaukat Khanum Hospital, which is owned by Imran Khan's charitable organisation, ARY News reported. Also watch | Pakistan governed by jungle government, says Imran Khan × The plea stated that the 49-year-old was poisoned in sub-jail Bani Gala (Imran Khan’s home in Islamabad), and therefore, her medical examination should be conducted. Court suspends Khan's jail sentence in graft appeal Khan has been jailed at the Adiala Jail since August last year while Bibi has been prisoned at the Bani Gala residence that had been turned into a sub-jail. On April 1, a court granted Khan an appeal of his graft conviction and suspended his 14-year jail sentence in the Toshakhana case. The PTI chairperson and his wife were both handed a 14-year sentence on charges of unlawfully selling state gifts by an anti-graft court. But despite the suspension of the jail sentence, Khan would remain in prison on multiple other sentences which were imposed on him. (With inputs from agencies)

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan alleges his wife Bushra Bibi was given food mixed with toilet cleaner: Report

PTI Chief founder and jailed former PM Imran Khan on Wednesday alleged that Army chief General Asim Munir was directly responsible for the imprisonment of his wife Bushra Bibi.

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Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and former prime minister of the country, has accused Army Chief General Asim Munir of being directly accountable for the imprisonment of his wife, Bushra Bibi.&nbsp;

Bushra Bibi was convicted in a corruption case and for an illegal marriage with Khan. Bibi is currently detained at their Bani Gala residence on the outskirts of Islamabad.

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During a conversation with journalists at Adiala Jail, where he is currently incarcerated, Khan hurled allegations at the army chief, as per a post on Khan's X account.

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Khan said, "General Asim Munir is directly involved in the arrest of my wife,” adding that the judge who convicted her said that he was forced to make the decision.

"If anything happens to my wife, I will not leave Asim Munir as long as I am alive. I will expose his unlawful and illegal steps," the PTI leader threatened.

"If the king of the jungle wants, all the cases of Nawaz Sharif are forgiven, and when he wants, we are punished in three cases in five days," Khan further alleged.

While talking about Pakistan's economy, he said, the economy would stabilise not through the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loans but by investment.

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"There will be no investment in the country if the law remains the same. It is good that Saudi Arabia is coming but investment will come once there is rule of law in the country," he said.

Khan further alleged that PTI was being stopped from contesting in the by-elections.&nbsp;

However, the army has not responded to the allegations made by Khan.

(With inputs from agencies)

Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and former prime minister of the country, has accused Army Chief General Asim Munir of being directly accountable for the imprisonment of his wife, Bushra Bibi.

Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and former prime minister of the country, has accused Army Chief General Asim Munir of being directly accountable for the imprisonment of his wife, Bushra Bibi. Bushra Bibi was convicted in a corruption case and for an illegal marriage with Khan. Bibi is currently detained at their Bani Gala residence on the outskirts of Islamabad. Also read: Israel says will make its 'own decisions' as response appears 'inevitable' During a conversation with journalists at Adiala Jail, where he is currently incarcerated, Khan hurled allegations at the army chief, as per a post on Khan's X account. بانی چئیرمین تحریک انصاف عمران خان کی اڈیالہ جیل میں صحافیوں سے گفتگو: “گزشتہ سماعت پر جنگل کے بادشاہ کا نام لیا تھا تو آج عدالت میں اضافی شیشے لگا کر دیواریں بنا دی گئی ہیں، ملک میں جنگل کا قانون ہے اور یہ سب جنگل کا بادشاہ کروا رہا ہے- جنگل کا بادشاہ چاہتا ہے تو نواز شریف کے… — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) April 17, 2024 × Khan said, "General Asim Munir is directly involved in the arrest of my wife,” adding that the judge who convicted her said that he was forced to make the decision. "If anything happens to my wife, I will not leave Asim Munir as long as I am alive. I will expose his unlawful and illegal steps," the PTI leader threatened. "If the king of the jungle wants, all the cases of Nawaz Sharif are forgiven, and when he wants, we are punished in three cases in five days," Khan further alleged. While talking about Pakistan's economy, he said, the economy would stabilise not through the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loans but by investment. Also read: Dubai floods: Experts believe cloud seeding is not behind the heavy rainfall "There will be no investment in the country if the law remains the same. It is good that Saudi Arabia is coming but investment will come once there is rule of law in the country," he said. Khan further alleged that PTI was being stopped from contesting in the by-elections. However, the army has not responded to the allegations made by Khan. (With inputs from agencies)

Imran Khan warns Pakistan Army chief over wife's detention

In Pakistan's Islamabad High Court has dismissed a petition filed by former Prime Minister Imran Khan's wife - Bushra Bibi. In the plea, Bushra Bibi has asked for checkup from any private hospital of her own choice.

Pakistan: Islamabad High Court dismisses Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi's petition

Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan has alleged that his wife Bushra Bibi was poisoned while being imprisoned at his private residence in Islamabad.

Pakistan: Imran Khan claims wife 'poisoned' in sub-jail, says 'I know who is behind it'

Pakistan: Imran Khan's wife poisoned in sub-jail? Ex-PM claims 'Bushra Bibi poisoned'

Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan and leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, claimed on Tuesday that his wife, Bushra Bibi, was subjected to poisoning while under house arrest at their private residence in Islamabad, which had been converted into a sub-jail. He warned that the country's army chief would be held accountable if any harm came to her, according to news agency PTI.

The leader of PTI was present at the trial for a 190 million pound Toshakhana corruption case in Adiala jail. He informed the judge that Bushra Bibi exhibited signs of poisoning, including marks on her skin and tongue, according to the news agency's report.

Imran Khan urged the court to hold Pakistan Army chief (General Asim Munir) responsible in case of any harm to his wife. He alleged that members of an intelligence agency were controlling affairs at his Bani Gala residence in Islamabad and Adiala jail in Rawalpindi, stating, "I know who is behind it," reported The Express Tribune newspaper.

Furthermore, Khan requested the court to order a medical examination for his wife, Bushra, conducted by Dr. Asim from Shaukat Khanum Hospital, expressing distrust in the doctor who had previously examined her. He also called for an investigation into the alleged poisoning of Bushra.

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<h2>Toilet cleaner as poison?</h2>

According to a PTI report, Bushra Bibi claimed that there were rumours circulating within the party suggesting that she was considered an "American agent" and that she had been poisoned with a well-known toilet cleaner. She stated that "three drops" of the toilet cleaner had been mixed into her food, asserting that a person's health deteriorates after ingesting it for a month.

"My eyes swell up, I feel pain and discomfort in my chest and stomach and food and water also taste bitter. Some suspicious substance was mixed in honey earlier and now the toilet cleaner was mixed in my food," claimed the former first lady.

"I was told by someone in jail about what was added to my food. I will not reveal any names," she said.

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Bushra informed the court that she had been treated with respect while in the Bani Gala sub-jail but mentioned that she was prevented from opening the windows for a period of time. Earlier, the PTI party had claimed that Bushra had been provided with "poisonous food" while in custody, leading to severe pain.

(With inputs from agencies)

Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan and leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, claimed on Tuesday that his wife, Bushra Bibi, was subjected to poisoning while under house arrest at their private residence in Islamabad, which had been converted into a sub-jail.

Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan and leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, claimed on Tuesday that his wife, Bushra Bibi, was subjected to poisoning while under house arrest at their private residence in Islamabad, which had been converted into a sub-jail. He warned that the country's army chief would be held accountable if any harm came to her, according to news agency PTI. The leader of PTI was present at the trial for a 190 million pound Toshakhana corruption case in Adiala jail. He informed the judge that Bushra Bibi exhibited signs of poisoning, including marks on her skin and tongue, according to the news agency's report. Imran Khan urged the court to hold Pakistan Army chief (General Asim Munir) responsible in case of any harm to his wife. He alleged that members of an intelligence agency were controlling affairs at his Bani Gala residence in Islamabad and Adiala jail in Rawalpindi, stating, "I know who is behind it," reported The Express Tribune newspaper. Furthermore, Khan requested the court to order a medical examination for his wife, Bushra, conducted by Dr. Asim from Shaukat Khanum Hospital, expressing distrust in the doctor who had previously examined her. He also called for an investigation into the alleged poisoning of Bushra. Also read | Islamabad High Court judges receive mysterious letters laced with ‘anthrax’ Toilet cleaner as poison? According to a PTI report, Bushra Bibi claimed that there were rumours circulating within the party suggesting that she was considered an "American agent" and that she had been poisoned with a well-known toilet cleaner. She stated that "three drops" of the toilet cleaner had been mixed into her food, asserting that a person's health deteriorates after ingesting it for a month. "My eyes swell up, I feel pain and discomfort in my chest and stomach and food and water also taste bitter. Some suspicious substance was mixed in honey earlier and now the toilet cleaner was mixed in my food," claimed the former first lady. "I was told by someone in jail about what was added to my food. I will not reveal any names," she said. Also watch | Pakistan: Elections in four provinces for parliament upper house Bushra informed the court that she had been treated with respect while in the Bani Gala sub-jail but mentioned that she was prevented from opening the windows for a period of time. Earlier, the PTI party had claimed that Bushra had been provided with "poisonous food" while in custody, leading to severe pain. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan: Imran Khan claims his wife Bushra Bibi was ‘poisoned’ in sub-jail

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday (Apr 1) suspended former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi's sentence in the Toshakhana case, reported Pakistan's Geo News.

A division bench of High Court Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb heard the appeal against the sentence.

Farooq said that the appeal against the sentence would be fixed for hearing after the Eid holidays.

The IHC, earlier in the month of February, accepted the appeals made by the two against their convictions in the cases.

Khan and Bibi were sentenced to 14 years with 'rigorous punishment' in the Toshakhana case in January, days before the general elections.

They were also slapped with a fine of $2.81 million and were disqualified from holding any public office for 10 years.&nbsp;

Bushra, in her appeal, argued that the "power corridors" were the ones behind her conviction, reported Dawn.

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She also claimed that the conviction was based on the "false statement" made by Syed Inamullah Shah, a former comptroller in the Prime Minister's Office.

Bibi said that Khan had ordered his military secretary to deposit the graft jewellery set in Toshakhana.&nbsp;However, the prosecution, she said alleged that the set was not deposited.

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Meanwhile, Khan in his appeal had pleaded that the trial was conducted to infringe on the fundamental right to a reasonable trial, even though the convicts and their attorneys extended full cooperation to the court.

The Toshakhana case became a major point of dissent in national politics after the Election Commission of Pakistan disqualified the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder for making "false statements and incorrect declarations" in 2023.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday (Apr 1) suspended former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi's sentence in the Toshakhana case, reported Pakistan's Geo News.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday (Apr 1) suspended former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi's sentence in the Toshakhana case, reported Pakistan's Geo News. A division bench of High Court Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb heard the appeal against the sentence. Farooq said that the appeal against the sentence would be fixed for hearing after the Eid holidays. The IHC, earlier in the month of February, accepted the appeals made by the two against their convictions in the cases. Khan and Bibi were sentenced to 14 years with 'rigorous punishment' in the Toshakhana case in January, days before the general elections. They were also slapped with a fine of $2.81 million and were disqualified from holding any public office for 10 years. Bushra, in her appeal, argued that the "power corridors" were the ones behind her conviction, reported Dawn. Also read: Pak enforces red carpet ban at official events to cut expenses amid economic crisis She also claimed that the conviction was based on the "false statement" made by Syed Inamullah Shah, a former comptroller in the Prime Minister's Office. Bibi said that Khan had ordered his military secretary to deposit the graft jewellery set in Toshakhana. However, the prosecution, she said alleged that the set was not deposited. Also read: Pak: Bushra Bibi challenges house arrest in Toshakhana case citing discrimination, security concerns Meanwhile, Khan in his appeal had pleaded that the trial was conducted to infringe on the fundamental right to a reasonable trial, even though the convicts and their attorneys extended full cooperation to the court. The Toshakhana case became a major point of dissent in national politics after the Election Commission of Pakistan disqualified the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder for making "false statements and incorrect declarations" in 2023. (With inputs from agencies)

Islamabad High Court suspends Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi's sentence in Toshakhana case

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US Diplomat Donald Lu denies pushing former PM Imran Khan out of office

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US Diplomat denies pushing former Pakistani PM Imran Khan out of office

A top Pakistani court on Thursday allowed Imran Khan to meet four lawyers of his party at the Adiala jail, days after the Punjab provincial government banned the former prime minister from holding any meetings at the prison for two weeks.

Citing security reasons, the Punjab province government – led by Maryam Nawaz of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and arch-rival of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) – on Tuesday imposed a two-week ban on all public visits, meetings and interviews at the high-security Adiala Jail at Rawalpindi, where the former prime minister Khan is lodged since last August.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday allowed four PTI party lawyers to meet party founder Khan at the high-security prison after hearing a petition against the two-week ban on meetings with Adiala jail inmates, The Express Tribune newspaper reported.

During the hearing, the jail superintendent said they had orders to allow six people apart from the lawyers to meet the 71-year-old former-cricketer-turned-politician but added that they couldn't allow six people daily in a jail that houses seven thousand prisoners.

Asserting that the jail superintendent had been giving new excuses during every hearing, Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir said, "If you do not follow court orders, why should we not initiate contempt proceedings against you?" Later, during the hearing, the PTI counsel informed the court that they had designed a mechanism with the jail superintendent. The judge directed the party lawyer to appoint a focal person and make SOPs (standard operating procedures) for meetings with Khan and ordered four PTI lawyers to meet with the ex-premier in jail later in the day.

Separately, Khan was granted an appeal right in the cipher case, another report said.

The Islamabad High Court dismissed a plea contending that Khan and his aide, former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, do not have the right to appeal against their conviction in the diplomatic cipher case.

The court will hear the appeals of the PTI leaders "on merit" on March 18, the report said.

PTI founder Khan and party Vice Chairman Qureshi were handed down a sentence of 10 years each in the cipher case in January for publishing contents of a secret cable sent by the country's ambassador in Washington to the government in Islamabad. 
The cipher case pertains to a piece of paper, purported to be a diplomatic cable -- the cipher -- that Khan had waved at a public rally on March 27, 2022, and naming the US, had claimed that it was ‘evidence' of an “international conspiracy” to topple his government.

The Federal Investigation Agency filed the case against Khan and Qureshi on August 15 last year, which accused both of violating the secrecy laws while handling the cable sent by the Pakistan embassy in Washington in March 2022.

Khan and Qureshi have also been barred from politics for five years.

After the formation of the new government led by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Shehbaz Sharif, the noose was further tightened against the PTI and its leadership.

A top Pakistani court on Thursday allowed Imran Khan to meet four lawyers of his party at the Adiala jail, days after the Punjab provincial government banned the former prime minister from holding any meetings at the prison for two weeks.

A top Pakistani court on Thursday allowed Imran Khan to meet four lawyers of his party at the Adiala jail, days after the Punjab provincial government banned the former prime minister from holding any meetings at the prison for two weeks. Citing security reasons, the Punjab province government – led by Maryam Nawaz of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and arch-rival of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) – on Tuesday imposed a two-week ban on all public visits, meetings and interviews at the high-security Adiala Jail at Rawalpindi, where the former prime minister Khan is lodged since last August. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday allowed four PTI party lawyers to meet party founder Khan at the high-security prison after hearing a petition against the two-week ban on meetings with Adiala jail inmates, The Express Tribune newspaper reported. During the hearing, the jail superintendent said they had orders to allow six people apart from the lawyers to meet the 71-year-old former-cricketer-turned-politician but added that they couldn't allow six people daily in a jail that houses seven thousand prisoners. Asserting that the jail superintendent had been giving new excuses during every hearing, Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir said, "If you do not follow court orders, why should we not initiate contempt proceedings against you?" Later, during the hearing, the PTI counsel informed the court that they had designed a mechanism with the jail superintendent. The judge directed the party lawyer to appoint a focal person and make SOPs (standard operating procedures) for meetings with Khan and ordered four PTI lawyers to meet with the ex-premier in jail later in the day. Separately, Khan was granted an appeal right in the cipher case, another report said. The Islamabad High Court dismissed a plea contending that Khan and his aide, former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, do not have the right to appeal against their conviction in the diplomatic cipher case. The court will hear the appeals of the PTI leaders "on merit" on March 18, the report said. PTI founder Khan and party Vice Chairman Qureshi were handed down a sentence of 10 years each in the cipher case in January for publishing contents of a secret cable sent by the country's ambassador in Washington to the government in Islamabad. The cipher case pertains to a piece of paper, purported to be a diplomatic cable -- the cipher -- that Khan had waved at a public rally on March 27, 2022, and naming the US, had claimed that it was ‘evidence' of an “international conspiracy” to topple his government. The Federal Investigation Agency filed the case against Khan and Qureshi on August 15 last year, which accused both of violating the secrecy laws while handling the cable sent by the Pakistan embassy in Washington in March 2022. Khan and Qureshi have also been barred from politics for five years. After the formation of the new government led by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Shehbaz Sharif, the noose was further tightened against the PTI and its leadership.

Pak court allows Imran Khan to meet party lawyers at Adiala jail: Report

Pakistan's poll season is not over yet as the authorities recently announced elections for the Senate that will take place on the 2nd of April. With crucial polls nearing Imran Khan has been barred from holding meetings inside the Adiala jail for 2 weeks while officials are citing terror menace critic say it's a moved to prevent the former prime minister from strategizing.

Pakistan: Imran Khan faces curbs on meetings inside Adiala Jail

Pakistan’s Punjab government has banned former prime minister Imran from holding any meetings including with his family members, lawyers and party leaders for two weeks at the Adiala Jail.

Pakistan: Imran Khan faces two-week ban on meeting inside Adiala prison

Pakistan: Imran Khan faces curbs on meeting in Adiala Jail

Imran Khan's curbs in jail: Bid to prevent former PM from strategising?

Controversy has broken&nbsp;out over restrictions on Rawalpindi's Adiala jail where Pakistan's ex-prime minister Imran Khan is currently serving more than three decades of prison sentence.

Recently, Pakistan's Punjab government placed a two-week ban barring Khan from holding meetings in the jail. This restricts him from meeting with his family members, lawyers, and party members.

Imran Khan's political party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has strongly protested what it called the government's "fascist" decision and said it was another attempt by the state to silence his voice.

<h2>Punjab government clarifies</h2>

Responding to PTI's criticism, the Punjab government on Tuesday (Mar 12) clarified that the restrictions were not aimed at obstructing meetings between Khan and PTI leaders.&nbsp;

Talking to Geo News, Punjab’s Information Minister Azma Bukhari clarified that the restrictions were in response to a "serious threat alert, which is under investigation".&nbsp;

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She further referred to the nabbing of three terrorists who possessed a map of the jail where Khan was imprisoned.

"The incident is under investigation. A series of threat alerts have been issued. These measures were taken to ensure the security of all the prisoners. The security of the facility has to be improved," she said.&nbsp;

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Bukhari remarked that the PTI party "sees conspiracies" in everything and said "there's a threat in general [to the Adiala Jail], not Imran Khan, that something unpleasant might happen. Therefore, it is important not only to ensure Imran Khan’s security, but everyone else's."

She also&nbsp;assured that Khan was being provided with all necessary facilities.

However, PTI Chairman Gohar Ali Khan said that the ban raised fears for the former prime minister's safety and alleged that the authorities did not inform anyone of the two-week ban. He also demanded immediate consultations with Khan and sought details about his health.

<h2>Imran Khan in jail</h2>

The former Pakistan prime minister has been lodged in the high-security Adiala Jail due to several cases.

In January, he and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 14 years in jail on charges of illegally selling state gifts from 'Toshakhana,' the gift storage house.

Before that, the former cricketer-turned-politician was sentenced to 10 years for allegedly leaking sensitive state secrets.

(With inputs from agencies)

Controversy has broken out over restrictions on Rawalpindi's Adiala jail where Pakistan's ex-prime minister Imran Khan is currently serving more than three decades of prison sentence.

Controversy has broken out over restrictions on Rawalpindi's Adiala jail where Pakistan's ex-prime minister Imran Khan is currently serving more than three decades of prison sentence. Recently, Pakistan's Punjab government placed a two-week ban barring Khan from holding meetings in the jail. This restricts him from meeting with his family members, lawyers, and party members. Imran Khan's political party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has strongly protested what it called the government's "fascist" decision and said it was another attempt by the state to silence his voice. Punjab government clarifies Responding to PTI's criticism, the Punjab government on Tuesday (Mar 12) clarified that the restrictions were not aimed at obstructing meetings between Khan and PTI leaders. Talking to Geo News, Punjab’s Information Minister Azma Bukhari clarified that the restrictions were in response to a "serious threat alert, which is under investigation". Also read | Foiled terror plot: Pakistan police arrest three terrorists near Adiala jail where ex-PM Imran Khan is held She further referred to the nabbing of three terrorists who possessed a map of the jail where Khan was imprisoned. "The incident is under investigation. A series of threat alerts have been issued. These measures were taken to ensure the security of all the prisoners. The security of the facility has to be improved," she said. Also read | Ex-Pakistan PM Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, hanged in 1979, didn’t get a fair trial Bukhari remarked that the PTI party "sees conspiracies" in everything and said "there's a threat in general [to the Adiala Jail], not Imran Khan, that something unpleasant might happen. Therefore, it is important not only to ensure Imran Khan’s security, but everyone else's." She also assured that Khan was being provided with all necessary facilities. However, PTI Chairman Gohar Ali Khan said that the ban raised fears for the former prime minister's safety and alleged that the authorities did not inform anyone of the two-week ban. He also demanded immediate consultations with Khan and sought details about his health. Imran Khan in jail The former Pakistan prime minister has been lodged in the high-security Adiala Jail due to several cases. In January, he and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 14 years in jail on charges of illegally selling state gifts from 'Toshakhana,' the gift storage house. Before that, the former cricketer-turned-politician was sentenced to 10 years for allegedly leaking sensitive state secrets. (With inputs from agencies)

Restrictions on Imran Khan's meetings in Adiala jail spark political uproar in Pakistan

Pakistan: Imran Khan faces two-week ban on meetings inside Adiala prison

In a coordinated operation on Wednesday night (Mar 6), the Punjab Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and local police apprehended three terrorists near Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail where Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan is serving a 14-year sentence.

The arrested individuals, who reportedly hail from Afghanistan, were allegedly going to carry out terrorist attack in the area.

The police, as per an Associated Press of Pakistan report, recovered explosives and a map of the high-security jail from the terrorists.

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As per the report citing a police spokesperson, the operation was based on intelligence inputs. Reportedly, the law enforcement officers were alerted to the presence of terrorists in the area.&nbsp;

Confirming the successful operation, City Police Officer (CPO) Syed Khalid Hamdani informed the press that CTD in collaboration with the police carried out the joint operation.

He also revealed that, along with the arrest of three terrorists, officers recovered sophisticated weapons, including explosives and Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), along with the prison map.

As per Hamdani, police and law enforcement agencies are conducting further search operations in the vicinity of Adiala Jail.

The apprehended terrorists have been shifted to an undisclosed location for further investigation.

<h2>Imran Khan in jail</h2>

The former Pakistan prime minister has been lodged in the high-security Adiala Jail due to several cases.

In January, he and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 14 years in jail on charges of illegally selling state gifts from 'Toshakhana,' the gift storage house.

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Before that, the former cricketer-turned-politician was sentenced to 10 years for allegedly leaking sensitive state secrets.

On Wednesday (Mar 6), Khan's party the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) submitted a resolution in the nation's Senate, calling for the release of Imran Khan, his wife, close aide Shah Mahmood Qureshi and other leaders.

The resolution submitted by party Senator Falak Naz Chitrali alleged that the leaders were convicted under 'false cases,' and said "Political vendetta has destroyed the country’s economy and reputation."

(With inputs from agencies)

In a coordinated operation on Wednesday night (Mar 6), the Punjab Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and local police apprehended three terrorists near Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail where Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan is serving a 14-year sentence.

In a coordinated operation on Wednesday night (Mar 6), the Punjab Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and local police apprehended three terrorists near Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail where Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan is serving a 14-year sentence. The arrested individuals, who reportedly hail from Afghanistan, were allegedly going to carry out terrorist attack in the area. The police, as per an Associated Press of Pakistan report, recovered explosives and a map of the high-security jail from the terrorists. Also read | Ex-Pakistan PM Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, hanged in 1979, didn’t get a fair trial As per the report citing a police spokesperson, the operation was based on intelligence inputs. Reportedly, the law enforcement officers were alerted to the presence of terrorists in the area. Confirming the successful operation, City Police Officer (CPO) Syed Khalid Hamdani informed the press that CTD in collaboration with the police carried out the joint operation. He also revealed that, along with the arrest of three terrorists, officers recovered sophisticated weapons, including explosives and Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), along with the prison map. As per Hamdani, police and law enforcement agencies are conducting further search operations in the vicinity of Adiala Jail. The apprehended terrorists have been shifted to an undisclosed location for further investigation. Imran Khan in jail The former Pakistan prime minister has been lodged in the high-security Adiala Jail due to several cases. In January, he and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 14 years in jail on charges of illegally selling state gifts from 'Toshakhana,' the gift storage house. Also read | Pakistan politics: PPP asks election commission to hold early polls for 11 Senate seats Before that, the former cricketer-turned-politician was sentenced to 10 years for allegedly leaking sensitive state secrets. On Wednesday (Mar 6), Khan's party the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) submitted a resolution in the nation's Senate, calling for the release of Imran Khan, his wife, close aide Shah Mahmood Qureshi and other leaders. The resolution submitted by party Senator Falak Naz Chitrali alleged that the leaders were convicted under 'false cases,' and said "Political vendetta has destroyed the country’s economy and reputation." (With inputs from agencies)

Foiled terror plot: Pakistan police arrest three terrorists near Adiala jail where ex-PM Imran Khan is held

A joint operation by the counter terrorism department and Rawalpindi police foiled an attack on the Adiala central jail in the early hours of Thursday, Security forces have apprehended three alleged terrorists they claim were involved in this attempt. Watch to know more!

Pakistan: Adiala Central Jail attack attempt foiled, 3 armed terrorists apprehended

Ex-Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has reportedly backed Pashtun-khwa Milli Awami Party (PKMAP) chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai as the opposition’s presidential candidate against Asif Ali Zardari, the joint candidate of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party's (PPP).

Both PML-N and PPP have agreed to form a coalition government in the centre. The decision to nominate 75-year-old Achakzai as presidential candidate was taken by the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), backed by Khan.

Achakzai emerged victorious from the NA-266 constituency in Balochistan's Kila Abdullah-cum-Chaman in the recently held general elections, marred with irregularities and allegations of rigging by the opposition parties.

It must be noted that all Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed candidates, who were barred from using the electoral symbol 'bat' and contesting under the PTI banner on February 8, have now joined SIC.

On Saturday (Mar 2), nomination papers for both candidates were filed before Islamabad High Court (IHC)&nbsp;Chief Justice Aamer Farooq - the presiding officer for the presidential polls. Farooq H. Naik and Saleem Mandviwala filed Zardari's papers while PTI leaders Sardar Latif Khosa and Omar Ayub Khan filed the papers for Achakzai before Chief Justice Aamer Farooq.&nbsp;

<h2>Imran Khan’s appeal</h2>

According to local media reports, Imran Khan, who remains locked up in Rawalpindi's Adiala jail, has urged PTI’s lawmakers to support Achakzai in the upcoming presidential elections, slated to take place on March 9. A notification regarding the same was issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday (Mar 1).

Under Pakistani law, the president is elected by members of the National Assembly, Senate and four provincial assemblies.

Generally, Chief Justices of the High Courts act as the presiding officers for presidential elections. Justice Amer Farooq has assumed the role of presiding officer for the upcoming election.

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Earlier this week, a meeting took place between a PTI delegation, led by party leader Asad Qaiser and Achakzai and Balochistan National Party (Mengal) chief Akhtar Mengal. The two sides had met to formulate a strategy to voice their resentment against ‘rigging’ in the general elections.

<h2>About Asif Ali Zardari</h2>

Asif Ali Zardari was unanimously declared the joint candidate by PML-N and PPP after they announced their coalition as none of them managed to reach the majority mark on their own.

Watch:&nbsp;Pakistan: PML-N nominated Ayaz Sadiq elected as speaker of lower house

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In September last year, Alvi became the fourth democratically elected president to complete a five-year term in Pakistan. However, his term extended in the absence of the Electoral College required to elect the president.

Zardari has previously served as president from September 2008 to 2013.

<h2>PPP's Sarfraz Bugti elected Balochistan Chief Minister</h2>

Meanwhile, the PPP&nbsp;candidate Sarfaraz Bugti was elected unopposed as the new chief minister of the restive Balochistan province on Saturday. Bugti had stepped down as the caretaker federal interior minister in the interim government to contest the provincial assembly elections on a PPP ticket in the February 8 general elections.

(With inputs from agencies)

Ex-Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has reportedly backed Pashtun-khwa Milli Awami Party (PKMAP) chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai as the opposition’s presidential candidate against Asif Ali Zardari, the joint candidate of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party's (PPP).

Ex-Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has reportedly backed Pashtun-khwa Milli Awami Party (PKMAP) chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai as the opposition’s presidential candidate against Asif Ali Zardari, the joint candidate of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party's (PPP). Both PML-N and PPP have agreed to form a coalition government in the centre. The decision to nominate 75-year-old Achakzai as presidential candidate was taken by the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), backed by Khan. Achakzai emerged victorious from the NA-266 constituency in Balochistan's Kila Abdullah-cum-Chaman in the recently held general elections, marred with irregularities and allegations of rigging by the opposition parties. It must be noted that all Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed candidates, who were barred from using the electoral symbol 'bat' and contesting under the PTI banner on February 8, have now joined SIC. On Saturday (Mar 2), nomination papers for both candidates were filed before Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Aamer Farooq - the presiding officer for the presidential polls. Farooq H. Naik and Saleem Mandviwala filed Zardari's papers while PTI leaders Sardar Latif Khosa and Omar Ayub Khan filed the papers for Achakzai before Chief Justice Aamer Farooq. Imran Khan’s appeal According to local media reports, Imran Khan, who remains locked up in Rawalpindi's Adiala jail, has urged PTI’s lawmakers to support Achakzai in the upcoming presidential elections, slated to take place on March 9. A notification regarding the same was issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday (Mar 1). Under Pakistani law, the president is elected by members of the National Assembly, Senate and four provincial assemblies. Generally, Chief Justices of the High Courts act as the presiding officers for presidential elections. Justice Amer Farooq has assumed the role of presiding officer for the upcoming election. Also read: LeT`s Azam Cheema, key conspirator of 2611 Mumbai attacks, dies in Pakistan: Reports Earlier this week, a meeting took place between a PTI delegation, led by party leader Asad Qaiser and Achakzai and Balochistan National Party (Mengal) chief Akhtar Mengal. The two sides had met to formulate a strategy to voice their resentment against ‘rigging’ in the general elections. About Asif Ali Zardari Asif Ali Zardari was unanimously declared the joint candidate by PML-N and PPP after they announced their coalition as none of them managed to reach the majority mark on their own. Watch: Pakistan: PML-N nominated Ayaz Sadiq elected as speaker of lower house × In September last year, Alvi became the fourth democratically elected president to complete a five-year term in Pakistan. However, his term extended in the absence of the Electoral College required to elect the president. Zardari has previously served as president from September 2008 to 2013. PPP's Sarfraz Bugti elected Balochistan Chief Minister Meanwhile, the PPP candidate Sarfaraz Bugti was elected unopposed as the new chief minister of the restive Balochistan province on Saturday. Bugti had stepped down as the caretaker federal interior minister in the interim government to contest the provincial assembly elections on a PPP ticket in the February 8 general elections. (With inputs from agencies)

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, confirmed on Friday that he had sent a letter to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) demanding that it hold an audit of the election results before approving any new loan for Islamabad.

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Pakistan: Jailed Imran Khan writes to IMF, seeks election audit before new loan

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has penned a letter to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to consider the country's political stability in any further bailout talks, the news agencies Reuters reported on Wednesday (Feb 28) citing two people familiar with the matter.&nbsp;

The party of Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan sent a letter to the IMF detailing its position. The sources noted that more details would be made public in due course.&nbsp;

The party urged that the global lender make sure that its guidelines regarding "good governance as well as conditionalities" were applied before granting a loan.&nbsp;

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PTI also asked for an election audit of "at least 30 per cent of the national and provincial assemblies' seats". It said that it could be accomplished in "merely two weeks".&nbsp;

As quoted by the news agency, Sohail Ahmed of Karachi-based Topline securities said the letter was unlikely to have a major market impact. He said, "The IMF will do its own due diligence."&nbsp;

Last week, Khan's aides said they would urge the lender to call for an independent audit of Pakistan's February 8 elections before engaging in further talks with Islamabad. But IMF declined to comment.&nbsp;

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Watch:&nbsp;Can Arif Alvi grant pardon to Imran Khan?

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Jailed PTI founder chairman's counsel Barrister Ali Zafar told reporters at the Adiala Jail last Thursday that "Imran Khan will issue a letter to the IMF today. The charter of IMF, EU, and other organizations stipulates that they can function or provide loans to a country only if there’s good governance."&nbsp;

Pakistan's cash-strapped economy is struggling to stabilise after securing a $3 billion standby arrangement from the IMF last summer, with record inflation, rupee devaluation and shrinking foreign reserves.&nbsp;

Local Geo News TV reported on Wednesday citing unnamed sources in the finance ministry that&nbsp;China has rolled over a $2 billion loan to Pakistan.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The $2 billion loan was due in March and has been extended for one year, it said.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has penned a letter to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to consider the country's political stability in any further bailout talks, the news agencies Reuters reported on Wednesday (Feb 28) citing two people familiar with the matter.

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has penned a letter to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to consider the country's political stability in any further bailout talks, the news agencies Reuters reported on Wednesday (Feb 28) citing two people familiar with the matter. The party of Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan sent a letter to the IMF detailing its position. The sources noted that more details would be made public in due course. The party urged that the global lender make sure that its guidelines regarding "good governance as well as conditionalities" were applied before granting a loan. Also read: Air hostess of Pakistan International Airlines goes 'missing' from Canada PTI also asked for an election audit of "at least 30 per cent of the national and provincial assemblies' seats". It said that it could be accomplished in "merely two weeks". As quoted by the news agency, Sohail Ahmed of Karachi-based Topline securities said the letter was unlikely to have a major market impact. He said, "The IMF will do its own due diligence." Last week, Khan's aides said they would urge the lender to call for an independent audit of Pakistan's February 8 elections before engaging in further talks with Islamabad. But IMF declined to comment. Also read: Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi indicted in Al-Qadir Trust case Watch: Can Arif Alvi grant pardon to Imran Khan? × Jailed PTI founder chairman's counsel Barrister Ali Zafar told reporters at the Adiala Jail last Thursday that "Imran Khan will issue a letter to the IMF today. The charter of IMF, EU, and other organizations stipulates that they can function or provide loans to a country only if there’s good governance." Pakistan's cash-strapped economy is struggling to stabilise after securing a $3 billion standby arrangement from the IMF last summer, with record inflation, rupee devaluation and shrinking foreign reserves. Local Geo News TV reported on Wednesday citing unnamed sources in the finance ministry that China has rolled over a $2 billion loan to Pakistan. The $2 billion loan was due in March and has been extended for one year, it said. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party asks IMF to consider nation’s instability in further bailout talks

Former Pakistani prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan has made it clear that he does not want any presidential pardon for his convictions. He says he fight his legal battles in courts. Khan has conveyed his decision to President Arif Alvi, who has the constitutional power to grant pardon to any sentence passed by any court under Article 45 of the Constitution.

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Imran Khan says he opposes any prospect of getting a presidential pardon in his legal cases. The Pakistan Tehreek E Insaf party chief has reportedly asked president Arif Alvi not to consider any request for pardon for his convictions.

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