Bushra Bibi, wife of PTI founder Imran Khan, has expanded her role within the party, taking direct charge of PTI’s legal matters.
Changes in Legal and ILF Teams
Bushra has made changes to the party’s legal team and the Insaf Lawyers Forum (ILF), requesting a list of lawyers working with PTI across Pakistan.
| Legal Team Changes | Details |
|---|---|
| New Team Members | Advocate Qazi Anwar, Mashal Yousafzai |
| Role | Report directly to Bushra Bibi on legal matters |
Qazi Anwar’s Role Under Bushra Bibi
Advocate Qazi Anwar and Mashal Yousafzai are now reporting to Bushra on legal matters, signaling her increasing influence in PTI’s operations.
Bushra Restricts Lawyer Communication with Imran Khan
Bushra Bibi has reportedly prohibited PTI lawyers from communicating directly with Imran Khan, who is incarcerated.
| Restriction | Details |
|---|---|
| Lawyer Communication | Lawyers prohibited from contacting Imran Khan directly |
| Reason for Restriction | Bushra Bibi’s control over legal strategy and consultation |
Internal Disputes Resolved by Bushra Bibi
Bushra resolved internal disputes within the legal team and communicated the updates to Imran Khan, including changes in the ILF Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chapter.
Marwat Demands Audit of Lawyers’ Fees
PTI leader Sher Afzal Marwat has called for an audit of the high fees paid to lawyers handling PTI’s legal cases, suggesting that payments were excessive for the nature of the cases.
| Audit Request | Details |
|---|---|
| Purpose of Audit | Scrutiny of fees paid to lawyers for PTI cases |
| Lawyers Criticized | Lawyers who received fees higher than expected for the cases |
Marwat Critiques Overpaid Lawyers
Marwat criticized the overpayment of a few lawyers, claiming the cases didn’t require expensive legal expertise and that some fees were unreasonably high.
| Fee Critique | Details |
|---|---|
| Nature of Cases | Cases considered simple, not requiring top expertise |
| Fee Discrepancy | Lawyers were paid more than what was necessary |
Bushra and Aleema Khan’s Growing Influence
Internal reports indicate rising dissatisfaction among PTI leaders due to interference from Bushra Bibi and Aleema Khan in party affairs.
Aleema Khan’s Confrontation with PTI Leaders
A recent confrontation between Aleema Khan and PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan in Adiala Jail highlighted increasing tensions within the party.
| Confrontation | Details |
|---|---|
| Key Parties Involved | Aleema Khan, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan |
| Location of Incident | Adiala Jail |
| Issue Raised | Tension over party leadership and interference |
Conclusion: Bushra Bibi’s Influence and PTI’s Future
Bushra Bibi’s involvement in PTI’s legal affairs and internal disputes is reshaping the party’s direction, as leaders struggle with her growing influence.
