ISLAMABAD: The Political Advisor Rana Sanaullah described the verdict in the Toshakhana case as a significant legal development, with leaders from the ruling coalition asserting that the judgment indicates accountability for alleged corruption during the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government.
In this regard, Prime Minister’s Adviser Rana Sanaullah said the decision demonstrates what he termed “clear evidence of corruption” under the previous administration.
He alleged that the founder of PTI and senior members of the party misused public office during their time in power. He maintained that the court’s ruling was delivered strictly in accordance with the Constitution and the law.
Furthermore, Rana Sanaullah further stated that the sentencing of the PTI founder and Bushra Bibi followed due legal process. He rejected claims of political victimisation, arguing that allegations of revenge politics were unfounded.
In this sense, as per the Rana Sanaullah, accountability mechanisms were applied impartially and without discrimination.
He added that during the PTI’s tenure, political opponents were allegedly subjected to false cases, which, he said, contrasted with the current proceedings that were conducted through established legal channels.
Meanwhile, Minister of State for Interior Senator Talal Chaudhry said the Toshakhana case was straightforward and left little room for legal defence. He mentioned that a conviction was inevitable given the nature of the evidence presented before the court.
The PTI founder and Bushra Bibi retained several state gifts, including a rare and expensive necklace, along with luxury dinner sets and mobile phones.
He claimed these items were deliberately undervalued in official declarations. He focused on the fact that Toshakhana, which manages gifts received by state officials from foreign dignitaries, is a public trust meant to safeguard national assets.
The Toshakhana case has remained a subject of intense political debate, with the PTI consistently denying wrongdoing and maintaining that the case is politically motivated.
The verdict is expected to have wider political and legal implications, as accountability cases continue to shape Pakistan’s political landscape ahead of future developments.
