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Sher Shah sent on five-day remand in May 9 case

August 23, 2025 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) has granted a five-day physical remand of Sher Shah, son of Aleema Khan. The case was heard by Judge Manzar Ali Gul of the Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore, where Sher Shah was produced under tight security. According to the investigation officer, the accused was arrested in connection with the May … Read more

Dr. Usman Qazi remanded for 14 days in terror facilitation case

August 19, 2025 by Abid Khan

QUETTA: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Quetta has handed over Dr. Usman Qazi, a lecturer at BUITEMS University, to the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on a 14-day remand over allegations of facilitating terrorists. Dr. Qazi, who was arrested on August 12, was produced before the court by CTD officials today. The court approved 14 -day physical … Read more

ATC acquits Qureshi in two more May 9 cases, convicts others

August 11, 2025 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court, while announcing verdicts in two cases related to the May 9 riots, acquitted former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, while awarding 10-year prison sentences to Ejaz Chaudhry, Dr Yasmin Rashid, and other co-accused. The verdict was pronounced by the ATC judge inside Kot Lakhpat Jail. Those sentenced to 10 years in … Read more

ATC sentences Omar Ayub, Shibli Faraz among 108 convicts

July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 by Abid Khan

FAISALABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has convicted 108 out of 185 accused in the case related to the attack on a sensitive security agency during the May 9 violence cases. The special ATC announced verdicts in two separate cases related to the May 9 riots. Out of 185 accused in the sensitive agency attack case, … Read more

ATC approves Challan in Mustafa Amir murder case

July 19, 2025 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has approved the challan in the high-profile Mustafa Amir murder case. The case, which involves the brutal killing of Mustafa Amir in the Defence area of Karachi, has now been transferred to the trial court for further proceedings. According to the challan approved by the administrative judge of the ATC, … Read more

ATC denies police request for Polygraph, photogrammetric tests of PTI founder

June 11, 2025 by Sana Fatima

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore has rejected the police’s request to carry out polygraph and photogrammetric tests on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder in connection with 12 cases linked to the May 9 riots. Following the PTI founder’s arrest on May 9, 2023, alleged party workers launched violent protests across the country. They attacked public … Read more

ATC extends interim bails of Aleema, Uzma Khan in Oct 5 cases

May 30, 2025 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) extended interim bails of Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan, sisters of the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), in the October 5 arson and vandalism cases. ATC heard two cases related to the October 5 arson and vandalism incidents, with Judge Arshad Javed presiding over the proceedings. The court accepted a … Read more

ATC issues non-boilable arrest warrants of KP CM

April 22, 2025 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: Anti -Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur in violence against police case during Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) protest. Ali Amin Gundapur’s non-bailable arrest warrants were issued on October 5 in the Pakistan Tehreek -e -Insaf (PTI) Lahore in protest and torture … Read more

ATC sentences four militants invovled in unlawful activities

March 27, 2025 by Abid Khan

SWAT:A special anti-terrorism court of the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has sentenced four militants involved in unlawful activities against national security. The accused Tauseef Ayaz, Rasheed Wali, Sher Muhammad, and Hamza Ali Khan were arrested by the CTD investigation wing during a crackdown, where they were found in possession of illegal weapons, hand grenades, incendiary materials, … Read more

ATC cancels bail of Omar Ayub due to non-appearance

March 19, 2025 by Abid Khan

RAWALPINDI: The anti-terrorism Court(ATC) Rawalpindi on Wednesday revoked bail of Opposition leader Omar Ayub Khan due to the non-appearance.

The case has been registered against the accused on November 24 and 26 protests in Saddar Police Station, Hassan Abdal.

Opposition Leader Omar Ayub Khan said that the anti -terrorism court Rawalpindi has canceled his bail. He explained that court cancelled bail in FIR lodged in Hassan Abdal.

Omar Ayub Khan says “I am alleged to have broken the truck’s screen and stole the biscuits, which is a glimpse of the government’s behavior against Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf”. PTI leader said he was not present in area .

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ATC declares three PTI leader as proclaimed offenders

March 17, 2025 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: An anti -terrorism court (ATC) has declared three Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf(PTI) leaders as proclaimed offenders(POs). Islamabad anti -terrorism court heard the Judicial Complex attack case against PTI leaders in which the court declared Murad Saeed, Hammad Azhar and Farrukh Habib as proclaimed offenders. The court declared the three accused as proclaimed offenders for … Read more

ATC extends physical remand of accused in Mustafa Amir’s murder case

March 4, 2025 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: An anti -terrorism court (ATC) on Tuesday extended the remand of Armaghan in the Mustafa Amir’s murder case for six days.

The investigating officer (IO) in the Mustafa Amir murder case presented the accused Armaghan and Sheeraz in court for further remand on Tuesday. The court inquired whether medical of the accused had been conducted. The investigating officer replied that he has done.

The accused’s lawyer told the court that Armaghan was tortured on the first day and so far the accused has been in the police custody for 15 days, and now he has no justification for keeping the custody.

The public prosecutor told the court that the accused also injured others from the device. The investigation officer has sought more time to recovered weapon used in murder and its forensic.

The court asked how many FIRs has been lodged against the accused. The government lawyer said we have four FIRs against the accused.

After hearing the case, ATC extended Armaghan’s remand for six days.

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ATC extends physical remand of Armaghan for five days

February 22, 2025 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) extended the physical remand of prime accused Armaghan Qureshi and co-accused Shiraz Bukhari in the Mustafa Aamir murder case for five days.

The case related to the abduction and murder of Mustafa Aamir was heard in the ATC Karachi. During which the investigating officer of the case requested a 14 -day physical remand of the accused.

The investigating officer took a stand in the court that two Armaghan employees have to record the statement of 164. The suspect is also to forensic weapons and laptops found in Armaghan’s house.

During the hearing, the accused fell into the courtroom, on which the prosecutor general said that the accused had fallen similarly in the High Court and ATC Court. However, accused medical was perfectly fit.

The accused, Armaghan, alleged in court that he was not being allowed to eat.

Tahir Rehman Tanoli submitted documents on behalf of the accused Armaghan’s mother, the court asked Armaghan whether he is your lawyer.

Shiraz’s lawyer, Khurram Abbas, told the court that Shiraz was not related to the case and added that without a lady police officer’s house, the house of the accused was raided. The Shiraz’s sister’s laptop was also taken with the police.

After hearing the lawyers’ arguments, the court extended the physical remand of the accused Armaghan and Shiraz for five days and directed the medical examination of both accused.

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ATC approves four-day remand of accused Armaghan

February 18, 2025 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Tuesday handed over the prime suspect Armaghan in the Mustafa Aamir to the police on a four -day physical remand.

The Mustafa Aamir murder case was heard in the Karachi Anti -Terrorism Court in which the police presented the accused Armaghan in court number 2, but during the hearing, the accused Armaghan was went unconscious in court.

During the hearing, the court questioned who came from the accused. The lawyer said that the accused had to sign a lawyer’s paper, but Armaghan refused to sign documents.

The court asked the accused what did you say when police arrested you. The accused, Armaghan, said that he was tortured.

The court asked is the body of victim recovered. The investigating officer said that the body had been found and the exhumation had been ordered.

The investigating officer told the court that the murder weapon should be recovered from the accused.

Later, the court handed over the accused Armaghan to the police on a four -day physical remand for investigation.

Earlier, Sindh High Court (SHC) directed the police to produce Armughan, ATC No II to secure his remand, following the denial of remand by ATC No I.

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ATC grants bail to 250 accused in PTI Nov 26 protest cases

January 3, 2025 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) has granted bail to 250 accused PTI November 26 protest in 13 cases, while rejecting the bail applications of 150.

The ATC in Islamabad heard the bail applications of the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) workers in the cases registered on November 26 protest in Islamabad.

In thirteen cases registered on PTI’s November 26 protest, two and 250 accused have been granted bail.

The court ordered the release of the accused on a bond of five thousand rupees, while the bail applications of 150 accused were dismissed.

In the case of Bani Gala police station, eighteen accused were granted bail, in case number 1033 Kohsar police station, the bail application of the accused was rejected, while in case number 1032, the bails of forty three were accepted and the application of one was rejected.

Bail was granted to nine accused in Shehzad Town police station case, seventeen accused were granted bail in Noon police station and the application of one was dismissed.

Seventy accused were granted bail and twenty-five were dismissed in case number 1022 of Abpara police station.

The applications of 30 accused in the case of I-Bain police station and 13 accused in the case filed in Margalla police station were approved and two were rejected.

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ATC suspends non-bailable arrest warrant of KP CM Gandapur

January 2, 2025 by Abid Khan

RAWALPINDI: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) has suspended the non-bailable arrest warrant of Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur.

Rawalpindi’s Anti-Terrorism Court has suspended the ongoing arrest warrant in the case filed against Hasan Abdal of Ali Amin Gandapur.

Ali Amin Gandapur’s lawyer Muhammad Faisal Malik filed an application to suspend the arrest warrant, stating that the Peshawar High Court has granted bail in all cases of Ali Amin Gandapur.

Ali Amin Gandapur’s lawyer submitted the order of the Peshawar High Court in the court, after which the court suspended the non-bailable arrest warrant of Ali Amin Gandapur.

The anti-terrorism court also canceled the process of declaring Ali Amin Gandapur as proclaimed offender (PO).

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ATC issues notices to 2 suspects in GHQ attack case

December 25, 2024 by Abid Khan

RAWALPINDI: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) Rawalpindi has issued notices of 2 suspects in the May 9 General Headquarters (GHQ) attack case.

The court issued notices to the two accused, Muhammad Asim and Shaheer Sikandar, who were absent, and gave them time to appear till January 24.

The court says that if the accused do not appear, they will be declared proclaimed offenders and their properties will be confiscated.

Both the accused are continuously absent in the GHQ attack case.

It should be noted that in the May 9 GHQ attack case, 117 of the 119 accused, including PTI’s nominated founder Imran Khan, have been indicted.

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ATC indicts 9 accused including Mazari in May 9 GHQ attack case

December 16, 2024 by Abid Khan

RAWALPINDI: An anti-terrorism court(ATC) Rawalpindi indicted 9 accused including Shireen Mazari and Rashid Hafeez in the May 9 GHQ attack case.

The May 9 GHQ attack case was heard by Judge Amjad Ali Shah of the anti-terrorism court during which Special Public Prosecutor Naveed Malik and Zaheer Shah appeared in the court while PTI’s lawyer Muhammad Faisal Malik appeared in the court along with the legal team.

Founder PTI was produced in the court room for hearing the case while Shah Mahmood Qureshi was taken from Kot Lakhpat Jail to Adiala Jail.

Special public prosecutors Naveed Malik and Zaheer Shah sought cancellation of the bail of the absent accused and said that the absent accused are deliberately delaying the trial.

The court indicted 9 accused in the May 9 GHQ attack case, but the accused denied the crime.

Shireen Mazari, Rashid Hafeez, Munir, Khadim Hussain Khokhar, Zakirullah, Azimullah, Tahir Sadiq, Maher Javed and Chaudhry Asif are among the accused who have been indicted by the anti-terrorism court.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s 265-D application was filed, due to which he could not be charged in the GHQ attack case, the court fixed Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s 265-D application for the next hearing.

Under CrPC 265-D, the prosecution is said to be stayed if the charges are not proved.

The court adjourned the hearing of the GHQ attack case till December 19.

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ATC declares 8 PTI leaders as proclaimed offenders

December 14, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court(ATC) Lahore on Saturday declared 8 Pakistan Tehreak e Insaf leaders as proclaimed offenders in a case of May 9.

The hearing, conducted by ATC Judge Arshad Javed, was based on a petition submitted by the Lahore police.

On May 9, there has been a development in the case of burning a container at Kalma Chowk, in which the anti-terrorism court of Lahore declared 8 leaders of PTI as advertisers.

The court has also declared PTI leaders Aslam Iqbal, Hammad Azhar, Murad Saeed, Zubair Niazi, Hamid Raza Gilani, Mohammad Javed, Abdul Samad and Wasiq Qayyum as proclaimed offender.

The court also issued permanent arrest warrants for PTI leaders.

The anti-terrorism court took action on the request of the police in the case registered in the Naseerabad police station, in which the police took the stand that the accused have gone into hiding for fear of arrest.

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ATC orders release of Umar Ayub, Raja Basharat

December 6, 2024 by Abid Khan

RAWALPINDI: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) Rawalpindi granted bail to Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf(PTI) leaders Umar Ayub and Raja Basharat and ordered their release.

The PTI leaders who were arrested outside the Adiala Jail were produced in the anti-terrorism court today. The arrested 5 leaders including Umar Ayub Khan, Raja Basharat and Nasir Chatta were produced in the court of ATC Judge Amjad Ali Shah.

Umar Ayub and Raja Basharat’s lawyer Babar Awan appeared in the court and gave their arguments on the post-arrest petition.

The court approved the bail of 5 PTI leaders including Omar Ayub and Raja Basharat after their arrest, the court ordered the release of Omar Ayub and Raja Basharat.

Later, Umar Ayub and Raja Basharat were released after the completion of the court proceedings.

The court issued contempt of court notices to 5 officers including SP President Rawalpindi Nabil Khokhar.

Earlier, despite court orders, contempt of court notices were issued to police officers for not producing Umar Ayub and other leaders.

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PTI founder sent on 14-day remand in seven cases

December 2, 2024 by Abid Khan

RAWALPINDI: The anti-terrorism court (ATC) sent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder on a 14-day judicial remand in connection with seven new cases.

Former prime minister is currently in Adiala Jail as police arrested him in the New Town PS case after getting bail in Toshakhana case.

The ATC judge Amjad Ali Shah heard the plea and approved his judicial remand in New Town police station and seven other cases.

The trial against founder PTI was held in Adiala Jail. Imran Khan was produced in court after 6 days physical remand, the prosecution team did not request further physical remand of founder PTI.

As the prosecution did not request further remand, the court sent PTI founder to jail on judicial remand.

On the other hand, Rawalpindi police arrested Imran Khan in 7 new cases.

It should be noted that cases have been registered in different police stations against Imran Khan for calling for a protest in Islamabad on November 24.

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ATC reject bail plea of PTI founder in Jinnah House attack case

November 30, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) Lahore has issued a written verdict rejecting the bail for founder chairman Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf(PTI) in the Jinnah House attack case.

ATC Judge Manzar Ali Gill in written judgment said that the founder of PTI is not a common man and his statement for his worker and supporters is important.

The other leadership of the party cannot think of rejecting the statement of the chairman or the founder. Thus, the PTI founder is guilty.

“Police reports dozens of arson incidents on the same day while protesters only attacked military installations and government institutions and police personnel. No private property was damaged during protest”.

In the decision of the ATC, it has been said that according to the prosecution, the conspiracy was hatched from the applicant’s Zaman Park residence.

The special prosecutor argued that valuables were burnt in the fire in Jinnah House. According to the public prosecutor, 50 accused were arrested from the spot from which petrol bombs and sticks were recovered, the rest of the accused managed to escape from the spot.

The court found no justification to grant bail to founder PTI and rejected the bail of founder PTI.

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ATC approves journalist Matiullah Jan bail

November 30, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) Islamabad approved the bail of plea of journalist Matiullah Jan in terrorism case.

Journalist Matiullah Jan, who was arrested two days ago from Islamabad, was produced in the anti-terrorism court. Matiullah Jan was produced before ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra.

During the hearing, Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra said give a copy of the order of the Islamabad High Court, where is release order. The Investigating Officer should place this order on record, sending Matiullah John to jail on judicial remand.

Matiullah’s Lawyer said that “We have filed a bail petition and have heard it today, on which the learned judge said that your bail plea consists of 7 pages”.

Prosecutor Raja Naveed pleaded to the court to cancel the bail of Matiullah Jan, however, the court granted the bail to Matiullah Jan and ordered him to submit a bond Rs 10,000.

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ATC declares KP CM Gandapur as proclaimed offender

November 22, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad declared Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur as proclaimed offender (PO) in vandalism and violation of Section 144 in federal capital.

The Anti-Terrorism Court has issued a written order to declare Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur as a Proclaimed Offender. Anti-Terrorism Court Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra issued the written order.

In which he said that in the case registered in I-9 police station over vandalism and violation of Section 144 in the federal capital, Chief Minister KP has been declared as proclaimed offender while the case has been separated from other accused.

Non-bailable arrest warrants have been issued for PTI leaders Raja Rashid Hafeez, Wasiq Qayyum, Raja Khurram Nawaz, Faisal Javed and Umar Tanveer.

Absentee accused’s lawyer files application for exemption from appearance, application for exemption from appearance of absent accused is rejected and bail bonds are cancelled.

The Anti-Terrorism Court adjourned further hearing of the case till November 28.

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ATC approves 7-day physical remand of Azam Swati

November 7, 2024 by Abid Khan

RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Anti-Terrorism Court has approved another 7-day physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf(PTI) leader Azam Swati in the arson and vandalism case.

PTI leader Azam Swati was produced before the Anti-Terrorism Court in Rawalpindi on completion of 2-day physical remand. ATC Judge Amjad Ali Shah heard the request for physical remand.

The police requested for further physical remand of Azam Swati, on which the court approved the physical remand of Azam Swati for another 7 days.

A case has been registered against Azam Swati in Taxila police station under terrorism provisions.

Azam Swati is accused of arson, vandalism, rioting and interference in government.

It should be remembered that two days ago, Azam Swati was arrested again by police as soon as he was released from the Attock jail.

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ATC to indict PTI founder and other suspects on Nov 8

October 30, 2024 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf(PTI) founder will be indicted on November 8 in May 9 and General Headquarters(GHQ) attack case.

The anti-terrorism court of Islamabad heard the May 9 incidents and the GHQ attack case.

The process of distribution of challan copies to all the accused was completed in the anti-terrorism court today.

After which Judge Amjad Ali Shah fixed the next hearing in Adiala Jail and said that all the accused including PTI founder will be charged on November 8.

Later, the special ATC court adjourned the hearing till November 8.

On the other hand, other cases of May 9, including the Jinnah House and Askari Tower attack, were heard in the Anti-Terrorism Court.

Interim bail hearings of PTI leaders and workers were heard, Umar Ayub, Zain Qureshi, Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan filed a waiver application.

It was stated in the application that Umar Ayub has gone for appearance at ATC Rawalpindi and ATC Faisalabad, Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan have gone for appearance at ATC Islamabad and Zain Qureshi has gone for appearance at ATC Rawalpindi.

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ATC grants bail to Aleema Khan, Uzma Khan

October 25, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad has granted bail to Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan, sisters of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf founder ordered their release.

The Anti-Terrorism Court heard the bail application of PTI founder Imran Khan’s sisters Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan.

Judge Abul Hasnat Muhammad Zulqarnain approved the bail applications of Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan. The lawyers Sardar Masroof Advocate and Mirza Asim Baig gave arguments.

Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan were arrested on October 4 in a case registered at Kohsar Police Station.

The sisters were detained in the context of PTI protests.

The lawyer said that a case was made against Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan on political grounds, and the police have taken physical remand, and investigated and now they are in judicial remand prison.

The lawyer further said that the other accused in this case have been granted bail and therefore the bail of the sisters of PTI founder should be granted.

Opposing the bail, Prosecutor Raja Naveed said that the sisters of the founder PTI incited the protesters through megaphones and incited vandalism. The megaphones have been recovered from the accused, the bail pleas should be dismissed.

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ATC extends physical remand of Aleema, Uzma Khan by two-days

October 8, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court(ATC) handed over Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan’s sisters Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan to the police on two more days of physical remand.

Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain heard the case against Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan for protesting at D Chowk, in which the police presented them in the court.

During the hearing, the prosecutor said that Uzma Khan and Aleema Khan encouraged the workers to protest against the megaphone, asked them to pelt stones at the police, injuring the officers, and to recover the mobile phones from which the video was taken.

The lawyer of Imran Khan’s sisters said Aleema Khan and Uzam Khan arrested over chanting slogans on the advice of PTI founder from jail.

Later, a 10-day physical remand of Uzma Khan and Aleema Khan was requested by the prosecutor, which the court rejected and granted 2-day physical remand of both and handed them over to the police.

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