A tense exchange between former prime minister Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi, and her daughters occurred during a court hearing at Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail, sources revealed.
The incident took place on Monday during proceedings related to the Toshakhana reference.
According to jail sources, the commotion erupted in the family section of the prison, where voices of women arguing could be heard. The noise reportedly interrupted Imran Khan’s conversation with journalists three times.
The dispute allegedly began after Aleema Khan made comments in court regarding a female lawyer, which prompted a response from Bushra Bibi and her daughters.
Tempers flared as the argument escalated, leading to a sharp verbal exchange between the two women. During the heated discussion, Bushra Bibi’s granddaughter reportedly began crying.
During conversation with the journalists, Imran Khan alleged that the “entire drama” surrounding former spymaster Lt Gen Faiz Hameed’s arrest was designed to push him into a military court.
He cast doubt on the ongoing investigation targeting the former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief in connection with the May 9 unrest, alleging that the authorities were trying to squeeze a confession out of him and were pushing him to claim that the day’s events were part of a grand conspiracy.
However, Imran maintained that if General Hameed had ordered his arrest or was involved in the theft of May 9 CCTV footage, then he must face the music.
The incarcerated former prime minister expressed concerns that the ex-ISI chief might be coerced into becoming a state witness against him.
“It is being said that General Hameed was the mastermind behind the events of May 9. It seems like they’re going to make him a witness against me,” he said.
He claimed that since all the other cases against him had collapsed, “so now they’re trying to drag me into military courts”.
When questioned about his tenure as prime minister, where he reportedly struggled with appointments, including the army chief, DG ISI, and even an office boy, he acknowledged his unwavering support for General Bajwa but claimed that he was misled about the capabilities of Corps Commanders.
