Pakistan’s media and political scene erupted after journalist Shahzeb Khanzada responded sharply to PTI supporters criticizing his past reporting on Bushra Bibi’s Iddat case. The confrontation occurred when a PTI supporter approached Khanzada in a clothing store, and the clip quickly went viral. Khanzada defended his reporting on social media, challenging PTI narratives and calling out former minister Shahbaz Gill for “habitual lies.”
The controversy originates from a petition by Khawar Maneka, who accused his ex-wife, Bushra Bibi, of marrying former PM Imran Khan before completing her Iddat and requested a medical examination of her menstrual cycle—an unprecedented and invasive move. PTI leaders condemned Maneka’s actions as “shameful” and “obnoxious,” emphasizing such personal matters should not be exploited in courts or media.
The case dates back to February 3, 2024, when Islamabad Civil Court initially convicted Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi, giving seven-year prison terms and fines. However, in July 2024, the court overturned the convictions, acquitting both, despite Maneka’s team attempting to reinstate the verdict.
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