Bushra Bibi, the wife of Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan, has requested the Islamabad High Court to suspend her sentence in the Al-Qadir Trust case due to health reasons. She recently underwent eye surgery at a private hospital in Rawalpindi, performed by a retina specialist. Following the procedure, she returned to Adiala Jail for postoperative care as advised by medical authorities.
An application has been filed with the court to summon relevant officials and medical records related to Bushra Bibi’s surgery. The plea also seeks her transfer to Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital for further treatment under medical supervision. Bushra Bibi’s counsel has highlighted her health condition during the ongoing legal proceedings, with a hearing scheduled for April 22 before the IHC division bench.
Bushra Bibi, who is serving a seven-year sentence, has faced delays in the suspension plea process, lack of access to legal counsel, and recent health complications leading to surgery. The application emphasizes the need for her release, citing prolonged detention without significant benefit and risks to her well-being. Concerns have been raised about the lack of transparency surrounding the medical intervention and communication with her family and legal representatives.
