In a major development ahead of the looming November 24 protest by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday approved the bail plea of party founder Imran Khan in the new Toshakhana case. IHC’s Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb accepted Khan’s bail plea against two surety bonds worth Rs1 million each, which must be submitted by separate guarantors. PTI founder is no longer wanted in any other case within Islamabad’s jurisdiction following the latest development. During the hearing, the FIA prosecutor voiced concerns over media narratives, claiming that reports had prematurely suggested the approval of bail. Justice Aurangzeb advised the prosecutor to disregard media speculation, emphasising that the court’s decisions would not be influenced by such narratives. The judge remarked on certain claims made in the media, questioning their credibility. He also inquired about the valuation of a jewellery set, asking how its worth was determined. Barrister Salman Safdar, representing the PTI founder, responded that the prosecution was responsible for clarifying this matter in court. He also highlighted discrepancies in the receipts, noting that the receipts in question were issued in the name of Bushra Bibi, not the PTI founder. The defence argued that the prosecution’s case relied … Continue reading Imran Khan granted bail in Toshakhana-II case