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TopicBushra Bibi

Topic: Bushra Bibi

‘Spirituality, black magic, interference’—Economist report on Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi ignites row

Report claims Bushra Bibi exercised extraordinary influence over Khan during his tenure as Pakistan PM & also on govt decisions. PTI slams allegations, rivals say they're ‘accurate’.

6 killed in clash with Pakistan security forces as protestors demand release of ex-PM Imran Khan

The violence erupted at the end of a march led by Khan's wife Bushra Bibi and his key aide Ali Amin Gandapur that arrived in Islamabad early Tuesday.

Bushra Bibi is ‘Nur Jahan’ for Imran Khan supporters. They want to know Jemima’s next move

The ‘politicisation’ of Imran Khan’s wife, wrote Dawn’s Amir Wasim in an article, flies in the face of Imran’s own opinions about hereditary politics.

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan, his wife acquitted in unlawful marriage case

They were sentenced to 7 years in February when a court found them guilty of breaking Islamic law by failing to observe required interval between Bibi’s divorce from previous marriage and her marriage to Khan.

Pakistan court grants Imran Khan’s wife’s request to shift to jail from house arrest, says lawyer

Bushra Bibi will be moved to Rawalpindi’s Adyala jail where Khan is serving his 14-year sentence. She complained of being served contaminated food by the authorities at the house.

No one safe from poison in Pakistan. After Bushra Bibi, HC judges get letters with anthrax

At least eight judges from Islamabad High Court and four from the Lahore High Court have received such letters. Four letters were also sent to the Chief Justice of Pakistan.

Imran Khan hints army tried to poison Bushra with Harpic. Pakistanis ask red or blue bottle?

Bushra Bibi has complained about suspicious materials including honey being incorporated into her meals in the past. This time it was three drops of Harpic.

Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan & wife Bushra sentenced to 7 yrs in prison for unlawful marriage

Bushra was accused of not completing waiting period mandated by Islam after her divorce before marrying Khan. The 2 had signed their 'Nikkah' contract in January 2018 in a secret ceremony.

Pakistanis have moved on from World Cup. Obsessing over Imran Khan’s marriage again

Disclosures made by Khawar Maneka, the ex-husband of Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi, could be a script for a TV show. News anchors are having a field day.

Lollywood, Maulviwood, Hollywood—Pakistani actor attacked for Bushra Bibi Halloween costume

While some have criticised Yawar Iqbal for disrespecting Bushra Bibi, others have called him anti-feminist and anti-hijab.

On Camera

India must govern AI with confidence. Use guardrails, not handcuffs

The good news is that India is not starting from zero. It knows how to innovate privately while also empowering innovation publicly.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.