Former Prime Minister Imran Khan secured bail in the high-profile Toshakhana case from the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday. However, his release from jail remains uncertain due to multiple pending cases against him.
Conditions for Bail
The court, presided over by Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb, granted bail contingent on submitting two bonds worth Rs1 million each. The judge also directed Khan to appear before the trial court after release, warning that non-cooperation could result in bail revocation.
Charges in the Toshakhana Case
پوری پاکستانی قوم کو @ImranKhanPTI کی توشہ خانہ کیس میں ضمانت پہ رہائی بہت بہت مبارک ہو !
— Ali Muhammad Khan (@Ali_MuhammadPTI) November 20, 2024
Imran Khan, along with his wife, Bushra Bibi, is accused of illegally keeping and selling state gifts while in office. Both deny the allegations, with Khan maintaining that the cases are politically motivated.
Pending Legal Challenges
Although Khan’s lawyer, Salman Safdar, remains optimistic about his eventual release, at least eight pending cases block his freedom. The former Prime Minister has been sentenced in several cases, but convictions have been overturned on appeal.
PTI’s Reaction and Supporters’ Rally
یہ اچھا موقع ہے امن اور سلامتی کی طرف جانے کا۔ کسی اور جھوٹے مقدمے میں@ImranKhanPTI
کو گرفتار نہیں کیا جائے۔آسان حل ہے🙂
ملک کو ہیجانی کیفیت میں مبتلا کیا ہوا ہے۔ معیشت خراب، بے روزگاری عروج پر، لاکھوں روزی کے لیئے وطن چھوڑ رہے ہیں، انٹرنیٹ بند، آئی ٹی سیکٹر کو بریک لگ گئے… https://t.co/1B2gVyIZzu
— Dr. Arif Alvi (@ArifAlvi) November 20, 2024
Khan’s party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), celebrated the bail decision. PTI MNA Ali Muhammad Khan congratulated the nation, and former senator Faisal Javed demanded his immediate release. Supporters have announced a rally in Islamabad on Sunday to protest, despite a government ban.
Ruling Party’s Criticism
The ruling PML-N criticized the court’s decision, accusing the judiciary of favoritism. Former President Arif Alvi, however, called the verdict a step toward peace and security, urging against further “false cases” against Khan.
