Imran Khan gets bail in second Toshakhana case

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday granted bail to former prime minister Imran Khan in a second Toshakhana case and ordered his immediate release.

Local media reported that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder was granted bail against two surety bonds worth Rs1 million each.

Khan , 72, has been languishing in Adiala Jail since August 2023 in the aftermath of his arrest in a separate Toshakhana case. His wife, Bushra Bibi, was granted bail in the same case by the IHC after ordering her to post a Rs1 million bond.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has accused the couple of retaining an expensive Bvlgari jewellery set gifted by a foreign leader — including a necklace, earrings, bracelets, and rings — at a low price, causing a significant loss to the exchequer.

In August, security agencies arrested former Inspector General (IG) of Prisons Shahid Saleem Baig for allegedly facilitating the PTI founder in Adiala Jail.

Sources claimed security forces had also launched an investigation against former deputy superintendent of Adiala Jail, Zafar, adding that an office superintendent Nazim Ali Shah from the office of DI Jail Rawalpindi was also interrogated.