RAWALPINDI: Court in Rawalpindi has rejected Bushra Bibi’s bail application in 12 cases related to events of May 9.

An anti-terrorism court, presided over by Judge Malik Ejaz Asif, stated that it is necessary to conduct thorough investigation when an individual is implicated in multiple cases. Consequently, court dismissed Bushra Bibi’s bail application. Court, during hearing at Adiala Jail, ordered investigation into these cases to be completed within seven days. Incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan was presented in courtroom. Other leaders including Sheikh Rasheed, Shibli Faraz, Ghulam Sarwar Khan, Sadaqat Abbasi, Shireen Mazari and Azam Swati appeared in court, over 500 accused individuals connected to May 9 incidents were also presented in court Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi, and other accused individuals were represented by their legal counsel, led by Muhammad Faisal Malik. Court has adjourned hearing of May 9 cases until August 22.

On August 6, Islamabad High Court had summoned Rawalpindi’s deputy inspector general operations in case related to provision of information about first information reports related to May 9, 2023 rioting in which Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi has been booked.