Who Is Khadija Shah? Pak Designer Named Key Instigator In Jinnah House Attack After Imran Khan Arrest
Khadija Shah, the fashion designer is a known vocal supporter of PTI, was named in an FIR registered with the Sarwar Road police on charges of terrorism.
Khadija Shah, the prime suspect in the attack on the Lahore Corps Commander's house, also known as Jinnah House, was presented before an anti-terrorism court (ATC) today. After her arrest on Tuesday, Khadija Shah was transferred to a women's police station, as reported by Geo News. The Punjab Police had confirmed her arrest, stating that she was wanted for her alleged involvement as a prime instigator in the May 9 attacks on the Lahore Corps Commander House, which resulted in extensive damage.
The attack on the Corps Commander House took place on May 9 when members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) stormed the premises and set it ablaze following the arrest of party chairman Imran Khan in charges of corruption in connection with the Al-Qadir Trust case.
Khadija Shah, the fashion designer is a known vocal supporter of PTI, was named in an FIR registered with the Sarwar Road police on charges of terrorism.
Who Is Khadijah Shah?
Khadija Shah comes from a prominent background. Her father, Dr Salman Shah, was a member of former President Parvez Musharraf's finance team and had also served as an advisor in the Punjab government during the Usman Buzdar administration. Furthermore, she is the granddaughter of former Army Staff General Asif Nawaz Janjua.
Khadija Shah, widely recognized as the founder of esteemed women's clothing brands "Elan" and "Zaha," has established herself as a prominent figure in the fashion industry of Pakistan. As the Creative Director and founder of Elan, a leading luxury brand based in Pakistan, Shah has garnered acclaim for her exceptional designs and has successfully expanded her label globally. Her contributions span various segments of the fashion market, including bridal wear, luxury collections, couture pieces, ready-to-wear pret, unstitched collections, and leather accessories.
She released a voice note on Sunday, raising awareness of her dual citizenship status and expressing her intention to seek assistance from the embassy. However, she refrained from providing specific details regarding the citizenship of the country she possess besides that of Pakistan, as reported by Geo News.
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