Qureshi Acquitted as PTI Leaders Get Jail Terms in May 9 Cases

Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s acquittal in the May 9 cases marks a significant twist in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) legal battles. The anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore cleared him of all charges in two separate cases, while several senior PTI leaders received long prison sentences. This verdict has stirred political discussions, highlighting the continuing fallout from the …

ATC Hands 10-Year Sentences to Top PTI Leaders in May 9 Cases

In a major legal development involving the May 9 protests, a special anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Faisalabad sentenced several senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders to prison. The court handed 10-year jail terms to 60 of the 108 convicted PTI members, including prominent figures Omar Ayub and Shibli Faraz. High-Profile Convictions Those sentenced include opposition leader …

Imran Khan Bail Hearing Deferred in May 9 Riots Case

The keyword May 9 riots returned to the spotlight as the Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned former prime minister Imran Khan’s bail plea hearing until August 12. The delay came at the request of his legal team during proceedings on his appeal challenging the Lahore High Court’s rejection of bail in eight cases tied to …

Qureshi Acquitted, PTI Leaders Get 10 Years in May 9 Case

In a major ruling tied to the May 9 riots, the Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday acquitted senior PTI leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi but sentenced Dr. Yasmin Rashid, Senator Ejaz Chaudhry, and several others to 10 years in prison. The case stems from violent protests that broke out after the arrest of former prime …

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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