Welcome Home: Bushra Bibi Released After Nine Months in Jail
After nine months in jail, Bushra Bibi, the wife of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, was released and welcomed by hundreds outside Bani Gala. She was initially sentenced for the illegal sale of state gifts worth millions but was granted bail on Wednesday.
As supporters threw flowers on her convoy leaving Adiala Jail, Bibi’s release raised hopes for Khan’s imminent freedom. He remains imprisoned despite denying all charges of corruption and conspiracy against him.
Speculations arose on Bibi’s release being politically calculated to stir tensions within Khan’s party, PTI. While some believe it indicates a potential shift in Khan’s situation, analysts remain skeptical about the government’s intentions.