According to the magazine, the former leader’s marriage to Bushra Bibi, a respected spiritual figure from Punjab, was portrayed by insiders as a calculated step inspired by mystical advice aimed at enhancing his prospects of becoming prime minister. The report suggests that spiritual rituals and symbolic practices gradually became a dominant undercurrent in both his personal and political life.
Household staff quoted in the publication claimed that specific items were frequently brought from local markets for Bushra Bibi’s rituals, adding an element of enigmatic routine to the household. The report further states that within the corridors of power, Bushra Bibi was regarded as a decisive voice, with her approval allegedly required even for the prime minister’s official aircraft to take off.
Perhaps the most striking assertion in the report is that during a one-on-one meeting with then-Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Bushra Bibi did most of the talking, underscoring what the magazine calls her unusually prominent role in state matters.
The publication also claims that when allegations of corruption involving Bushra Bibi surfaced, the PTI founder reportedly removed then-ISI Director General Lt. Gen. Asim Munir from his position—an episode that continues to be revisited in political discussions.
While these assertions remain part of a highly sensitive political narrative, the report paints a vivid picture of the intersection between faith, influence, and ambition in Pakistan’s power structure. Analysts say the revelations offer a sobering reminder of how personal beliefs and private relationships can sometimes shape national trajectories in unexpected ways.
