Fashion designer and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporter Khadija Shah has returned to her professional duties after months of detention.
An anti-terrorism court in Quetta last month released her on bail in a case related to the May 9 riots. She surrendered before the Punjab Police in Lahore on May 23 last year. The designer remained behind bars for months following allegations of her alleged complicity in supporting the May 9 violent protests following the arrest of PTI founder Imran Khan in a corruption case.
The prominent creative designer announced in an Instagram post on Wednesday that she had formally rejoined her work with a poster that read: “Our creative director Khadijah Shah is back: Elan Reignites.”
The post has a long welcome message from her as a caption. She says, “I am eternally grateful to our Pakistani followers for their endless support and love. I believe it was the power of your collective prayers that brought me home and I am sure of it.”
“Now I’m back with more drive, passion and creativity than ever before. I’m excited to take up my position at the helm of Elan and Zaha. Together, we’re ready to write a new chapter of rejuvenation, creativity and cutting edge.” – cutting-edge ideas and design.”
“Pakistan has always been and will always be my first and foremost love. I am determined to continue to serve and strive for my country and its people. My aim has always been to make Pakistan proud through my efforts and I am determined to continue on this journey. With your continued with support and blessings, inshallah we will achieve great things and do our best work yet,” she noted.
She is the daughter of former federal and Punjab government member Salman Shah.
The May 9 protests led to the arrest of thousands of PTI workers and supporters across the country, with several leaders also parting ways with the party over the May 9 events.
