The Accountability Court of Islamabad has given the last chance to terminate the right of cross-examination to the lawyer of former Prime Minister Imran Khan‘s wife Bushra Bibi in the 190 million pound case, saying that if she does not cross-examine at the next hearing, the right of cross-examination will be terminated.
Accountability Court judge Nasir Javed Rana heard the 190 million pounds reference against PTI founder Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi in Adiala Jail.
Imran Khan was presented in the court room while Bushra Bibi reached Adiala Jail for appearance, Bushra Bibi’s lawyer Usman Gul did not appear due to busy schedule.
Imran Khan’s sisters Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan were present in the court, Chairman PTI Barrister Gohar, Salman Akram Raja, Barrister Saif, Khalid Yusuf Chaudhary were also present in the court.
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190 million pounds case: Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi’s lawyers get last chance for cross-examination
Assistant counsel Faisal Chaudhry requested to adjourn the hearing, on which the NAB prosecution team opposed the request to adjourn the hearing.
NAB Prosecutor Sardar Muzaffar Abbasi said that there have been 36 hearings, Bushra Bibi’s lawyer is not completing the cross-examination, the case is being unnecessarily prolonged, the right of the lawyer to cross-examine should be terminated, the hearing time was at 10 o’clock. Not presented yet.
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The court gave the last chance to cross-examine the lawyers till 10 o’clock on Wednesday and said that if the cross-examination is not done at the next hearing, the right to cross-examination will be terminated.
Later, the court adjourned the hearing of the 190 million pounds reference against Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi till 10 am on November 6.
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**Interview with Legal Analyst, Aisha Malik, on the Recent Developments in the Toshakhana Case**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Aisha. We’ve seen some significant developments in the Toshakhana case involving Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi. Can you give us an overview of the latest court proceedings?
**Aisha Malik:** Absolutely. The situation is quite critical at the moment. The Accountability Court of Islamabad has deemed this the last chance for Bushra Bibi’s lawyer, Usman Gul, to conduct a cross-examination in the 190 million pound case. The judge emphasized that if the cross-examination does not take place at the next hearing, she will lose that right entirely.
**Interviewer:** That sounds serious. What implications could this have for Bushra Bibi and the case overall?
**Aisha Malik:** This is significant because cross-examination is a vital part of the legal process, allowing the defense to challenge the evidence presented against them. If Bushra Bibi’s lawyer fails to appear again, it may severely weaken her defense position and could potentially lead to adverse rulings.
**Interviewer:** We also noticed that Bushra Bibi’s lawyer was absent from the proceedings. What could be the consequences of that?
**Aisha Malik:** The absence of a lawyer in such critical proceedings could create complications for Bushra Bibi. The court might view it as a lack of seriousness in her defense, and it can affect the perception of her case. Moreover, it raises concerns about legal representation and the ability to adequately defend oneself in such serious allegations.
**Interviewer:** Imran Khan was present in court while Bushra Bibi arrived at Adiala Jail. How does their presence or absence play into the court’s decisions?
**Aisha Malik:** The presence of Imran Khan in court can impact public perception and might garner media attention. It also signals to the court that he is taking the proceedings seriously. On the other hand, Bushra Bibi being at the jail instead of the courtroom could send mixed signals. It is essential for defendants to engage actively in their legal processes to demonstrate their commitment to their cases.
**Interviewer:** What do you think we can expect in the upcoming hearings?
**Aisha Malik:** If Bushra Bibi’s lawyer does not appear and the court follows through with terminating her right to cross-examination, the prosecution could leverage that to its advantage. The upcoming hearing will be critical for determining the trajectory of both Imran Khan’s and Bushra Bibi’s cases. It will be interesting to watch how their legal teams respond and what strategies they adopt moving forward.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Aisha, for your insights on this developing story. We look forward to your analysis in the future.
**Aisha Malik:** Thank you for having me.
