May 9 Riots: Faisalabad ATC Issues Arrest Warrants for Leaders

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Faisalabad has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Omar Ayub Khan, Shibli Faraz, Kanwal Shouzeb, and former member Fawad Chaudhry. The warrants relate to their alleged involvement in the May 9 riots, a pivotal event in Pakistan’s political landscape, marked by violent protests following Imran Khan’s brief …

Military Courts Sentence 60 More Civilians for May 9 Riots

Military courts in Pakistan have handed prison terms to 60 additional civilians for their involvement in the May 9 riots, which targeted military installations across the country. Among those convicted is Hassan Niazi, nephew of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who received a 10-year sentence. These trials have drawn significant attention, sparking international criticism over …

Government Releases Evidence of May 9 Protests, Calls for PTI Apology

The government has released CCTV footage of the May 9, 2023, riots, showing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters allegedly vandalizing military and government sites. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar urged PTI to apologize for what he called a “coordinated conspiracy” against national security. The keyword “May 9 riots” underscores the significance of this event in shaping political …

May 9 Riots Case, All 18 PTI Workers Acquitted

Peshawar: The Anti-Terrorism Court in Peshawar acquitted all 18 accused, including workers of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), in connection with the May 9 riots. The court cited a lack of evidence as the reason for the acquittal, according to news. Prosecutors charged the defendants with protesting in Landi Kotal on May 9, 2023. They accused them …

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