Bushra Maneka, also known as Bushra Riaz Wattoo and Pinki Pir, is renowned for her spiritual life and is the third wife of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. This comprehensive biography delves into her life, family, and public profile.
Biography/Wiki
Born in the 1970s in Dipalpur, Okara District, Pakistan, Bushra Maneka gained recognition as a faith healer at the Ziarat e Dargah Hazrat Baba Farid Ganj Shakar in Pakpattan. Her deep spirituality captivated Imran Khan, leading to their marriage following her divorce from her first husband.
Physical Appearance
She is approximately 5’4″ tall and weighs around 55 kg. She has black eyes and hair.
Family, Caste & Husband
Bushra belongs to the Wattoo family and practices Islam. She is Pakistani. Her first marriage was to Khawar Farid Maneka, a senior customs official in Islamabad. They had three daughters and two sons, Ibrahim and Musa Maneka. Two of her daughters are married; one to the son of Punjab’s provincial minister Atta Muhammad Khan Maneka.
Before marrying Imran Khan, Bushra was described as a modern woman, but her faith deepened significantly afterwards. She and her former husband notably walked from Lahore to Pakpattan every fifth Muharram.
Aun Chaudhry, a close friend of Imran Khan, introduced him to Khawar Farid Maneka’s family. Impressed by Bushra’s spirituality, Imran Khan proposed marriage after her divorce. Initially hesitant, she eventually accepted his proposal, marrying him on January 1, 2018.
Facts
- During a spiritual consultation, Bushra gave Imran Khan a ring and instructed him to recite specific verses.
- In 2024, both Bushra and Imran Khan received 14-year prison sentences in the Toshakhana case, involving accusations of retaining state gifts.
- In November 2024, rumors circulated about Bushra Bibi’s alleged kidnapping following her decision to end PTI protests supporting Imran Khan’s release. The claims remain contested.
- In January 2025, a Rawalpindi anti-graft court found Imran Khan and Bushra guilty in the Al-Qadeer Trust case, resulting in 7-year and 14-year sentences, respectively. These sentences are subject to appeal and ongoing legal proceedings.
Name | Relationship to Bushra Maneka | Social Media |
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Imran Khan | Husband | |
Khawar Farid Maneka | Ex-Husband |