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### **Bushra Bibi Moves IHC, Seeks Improved Facilities at Adiala Jail**
**Islamabad:** Bushra Bibi, the wife of PTI founder Imran Khan and former first lady, has approached the **Islamabad High Court (IHC)** seeking better prison facilities at **Adiala Jail**, where she is currently serving a **seven-year sentence** in the **£190 million settlement case**.
In a petition filed through her lawyers, Bibi requested the court to direct jail authorities to grant her **enhanced amenities** as per the **Pakistan Prison Rules, 1978**.
### **Petition Highlights**
- Bushra Bibi argued that as a former resident of the **Prime Minister’s House** and a public figure, she is **legally entitled** to certain accommodations in detention.
- Despite submitting a formal request to the **Adiala Jail superintendent**, no action was taken.
- The plea cited that **Imran Khan**, during his detention in the same facility, was granted improved conditions and sought **similar relief**.
### **Respondents in the Case**
The petition names:
1. The **federal government**
2. The **Adiala Jail superintendent**
3. The **Islamabad chief commissioner**
### **Background: The £190 Million Case**
The case revolves around allegations that **Imran Khan** and others facilitated the adjustment of **Rs50 billion** (equivalent to **£190 million at the time**) transferred by the **UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA)** to Pakistan.
#### **Key Allegations:**
- As PM, Khan secured **cabinet approval** (December 3, 2019) for the settlement **without disclosing full details** of the confidential agreement.
- The funds were meant to be submitted to the **Supreme Court**, but NAB claims Khan and his wife instead received **prime land** (worth billions) earmarked for an **educational institute**.
- A **reference was filed** (December 1, 2023) against **eight accused**, including Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi.
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### **Why This Matters**
- The petition raises questions about **prison conditions for high-profile detainees**.
- The £190 million case remains a **contentious legal and political issue**, with implications for accountability and governance.
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