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May 9

Rana Sanaullah house attack case: 59 get 10-year jail terms, including PTI leaders

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Rana Sanaullah house attack case: 59 get 10-year jail terms, including PTI leaders

Faisalabad: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Faisalabad has sentenced 59 individuals, including senior PTI leaders Omar Ayub and Shibli Faraz, to 10 years in prison in connection with the May 9 attack on the residence of former Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah. The court also handed down 3-year jail terms to 16 other accused, while 34 … Read more

ATC indicts PTI leader in May 9, burning PML-N office cases

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ATC indicts

LAHORE: An anti -terrorism court (ATC) Lahore has indicted Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf(PTI) leaders and workers in case related to the May 9 and torching of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) office.

Yasmin Rashid, Omar Sarfraz Cheema, Ejaz Chaudhry and Mian Mahmood-ul -Rasheed were charged in both cases by the court. The court indicted 31 accused, including PTI leaders.

The court charged the accused in both cases and summoned the witnesses against the accused for evidence.

An anti -terrorism court adjourned the hearing till February 20, ordering further proceedings in Kot Lakhpat Jail.

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19 convicts involved in May 9 tragedy granted pardon: ISPR

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ISPR

RAWALPINDI: The sentences of at least 19 convicts have been pardoned after they appealed for mercy, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday.

According to ISPR, a total of 67 convicts have given their mercy petitions. 48 petitions have been processed to Courts of Appeal while, petitions of 19 convicts have been accepted purely on humanitarian grounds, in accordance with law. Mercy petitions of remaining will be decided in due course of time, following the legal process.

Those whose punishment has been remitted are:

  1. Muhammad Ayaz s/o Sahibzada Khan
  2. Sami Ullah s/o Meer dad Khan
  3. Laeeq Ahmed s/o Manzoor Ahmed
  4. Amjad Ali s/o Manzoor Ahmed
  5. Yasir Nawaz s/o Ameer Nawaz Khan
  6. Said Alam s/o Maaz Ullah Khan
  7. Zahid Khan s/o Muhammad Nabi
  8. Muhammad Suleman s/o Said Ghani Jan
  9. Hamza Sharif s/o Muhammad Azam
  10. Muhammad Salman s/o Zahid Nisar
  11. Asher Butt s/o Muhammad Arshad Butt
  12. Muhammad Waqas s/o Malik Muhammad Khalil
  13. Sufayan Idrees s/o Idrees Ahmed
  14. Muneeb Ahmed s/o Naveed Ahmed Butt
  15. Muhammad Ahmed s/o Muhammad Nazir
  16. Muhammad Nawaz s/o Abdul Samad
  17. Muhammad Ali s/o Muhammad Boota
  18. Muhammad Bilawal s/o Manzoor Hussain
  19. Muhammad Ilyas s/o Muhammad Fazal Haleem

They all shall be released after completion of procedural formalities.

All those convicted retain the right of appeal and other legal remedies as per the law and the constitution.

The remission of punishments is a testament to the strength of the due process and fairness, which ensures that justice is served while also taking into account the principles of compassion and mercy.

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ATC directs to complete investigation from Bushra Bibi in 7-days

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ATC

RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court(ATC) has directed to complete the investigation from Bushra Bibi regarding May 9 tragedy cases in 7 days.

The hearing related to the May 9 cases against Bushra Bibi and other accused was held in Adiala Jail, where the anti-terrorism court rejected Bushra Bibi’s application for interim bail.

More than 500 accused of May 9, including Imran Khan, Sheikh Rashid, Shibli Faraz, Ghulam Sarwar, Sadaqat Abbasi, Shireen Mazari and Azam Swati appeared in the hearing held in Adiala Jail.

On the other hand, Justice Miangul Hasan Aurangzeb of Islamabad High Court heard Bushra Bibi’s plea against abuse in jail where Bushra Bibi’s lawyer appeared in the case.

During the hearing, Bushra Bibi’s lawyer said that the registrar office raised objections to Bushra Bibi’s plea.

Justice Miangul Hasan said that the office’s objection to Bushra Bibi’s request is based on malice, she is arrested in a NAB case from Islamabad and Adiala Jail is Islamabad’s jail as far as the prisoners of Islamabad are concerned.

Later, Bushra Bibi’s petition against ill-treatment in the jail was sent to Superintendent Adiala Jail.

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LHC declares PTI founder’s physical remand in May 9 cases null and void

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LHC

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court(LHC) declared Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI)  founder Imran Khan’s physical remand in 12 cases of May 9 null and void.

The petitions against physical remand in 12 cases of founder PTI were heard by a 2-member bench comprising of Justice Tariq Saleem and Justice Anwar-ul-Haq of the Lahore High Court, while the Prosecutor General Punjab gave arguments in the case.

In the hearing, Justice Tariq Saleem Sheikh said that you cannot force the accused to undergo photogrammatic test, while Justice Anwar ul Haq Pannun remarked that when did you get the idea that modern devices should be used now.

Prosecutor General Punjab Farhad Ali Shah said in his arguments that the facility of photogrammatic test is inside the jail and should not be taken outside.

The Prosecutor General said that the PTI founder made a special narrative out of the tweets, the recovery of those tweets and WhatsApp messages from mobile phones is not possible without investigation.

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Ex-PTI MNA Amjad Khan Niazi released from Mianwali Jail

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Niazi

MIANWALI: Former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI) Member of National Assembly Amjad Ali Khan was released from Mianwali Jail.

Amjad Ali Khan was granted bail in 2 cases on May 9, after which he was released from jail and reached home.

Amjad Ali Khan was re-arrested under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance on Thursday, but on the order of the Lahore High Court, the Commissioner withdrew the orders of the 3 MPOs, after which he was released from Mianwali Jail.

Additionally, 36 PTI workers have also been released from Mianwali Jail.

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No compromise with planners, facilitators & perpetrators of May 9 mayhem: ISPR

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No compromise with planners, facilitators & perpetrators of May 9 mayhem: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s military, alongside the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) and service chiefs on Thursday condemned criminal activities during May 9 riots, 2023. Describing May 9 as a dark chapter in the nation’s history, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated that politically motivated and indoctrinated troublemakers intentionally engaged in violence against state institutions … Read more

May 9 rioters must face punishment according to country’s laws: DG ISPR

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May 9 rioters must face punishment according to country’s laws: DG ISPR

  The DG ISPR says May 9 riots aimed to sow discord between public, Forces Suggests only path forward is sincere apology Says Afghan territory used for attack on Chinese nationals RAWALPINDI: Major General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, the spokesperson for Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), on Tuesday stated that those responsible for the May 9 … Read more

LHC rejects plea against jail trial of May 9 arson cases as inadmissible

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LHC

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court(LHC) dismissed the petition against the jail trial of the May 9 arson cases as inadmissible.

A two-member bench headed by Justice Ali Baqar Najafi of Lahore High Court heard the petition against the jail trial of the May 9 arson cases.

In the petition, the position was adopted that the notification of the jail trial was not issued in the light of the rules of the High Court while the jail trial cannot be clean and transparent.

Justice Ali Baqar Najafi declared that the notification of jail trial has been issued according to the law, if there is anything illegal in the jail trial, it should be proved.

The court dismissed the petition as inadmissible.

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ATC rejects Sheikh Rashid’s physical remand, sends to jail on judicial remand

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Sheikh Rashid physical remand

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has rejected the physical remand request of former interior minister and Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Shaikh Rashid. The AML chief was arrested on Tuesday by the police for being released on bail in the May 9 incidents and was produced in ATC this morning. During the hearing, Newtown … Read more

ATC rejects Asad Umar’s bail in Askari Tower attack case

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Askari Tower attack

The interim bail of former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Umar in the May 9 Askari Tower attack case was rejected by an anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore on Saturday. ATC Admin Judge Ubhar Gul dismissed Umar’s bail plea and initiated the trial in the case. Following the arrest of PTI chairman on May 9 … Read more

SC to hear intra-court appeals against ‘civilian military trial’ verdict on Dec 13

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civilian military trial

The Supreme Court is set to hear a series of intra-court appeals challenging the October 23 verdict against civilian trials in military courts on December 13. The earlier Supreme Court decision, with a majority of 4-1, ruled against civilian trials in military courts. In the widely praised ruling, a five-member SC bench — comprising Justices … Read more

Interim bail of Uzma, Aleema Khan in May 9 cases extended

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May 9 bail

The Anti-Terrorism Court of Lahore on Saturday extended the interim bail of PTI chief’s sisters Uzma and Aleema Khan in May 9 cases till January 9. PTI Chairman Imran Khan and his sisters have been booked under the charges of attacking Jinnah House, burning of a The hearing was presided over by Anti-Terrorism Court Judge … Read more

ATC defers hearing on PTI chief, Qureshi’s May 9 bail pleas

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May 9 bail

The Anti-Terrorism Court in Islamabad on Tuesday deferred the the hearing on bail applications related to cases registered on protest and vandalism involving former PTI Chairman Imran khan and Shah Mahmood Qureshi; without any proceeding. The proceedings were deferred due to the absence of the special court judge, Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain, who was on leave. … Read more

ATC extends Sheikh Rashid, his brother’s bail in May 9 cases till Nov 25

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Sheikh Rashid bail May 9

The Anti-Terrorism Court of Rawalpindi on Saturday extended the bail of former federal interior minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed and his brother in May 9 cases till November 25. The hearing on bail applications of Seikh Rashid and his brother Rashid Shafique were heard by ATC judge Justice Malik Ijaz Asif. During a media talk outside … Read more

ATC to indict 30 PTI leaders in May 9 cases on Nov 29

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PTI May 9

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) of Karachi on Monday deferred the indictment of 30 PTI leaders in May 9 cases till November 29. The PTI leaders to be indicted include Haleem Adil Sheikh, Raja Azhar, Khurram Sher Zama, and several others. The court scheduled the indictment of PTI leaders for November 29 and strictly ordered the … Read more

PTI chairman’s statement on May 9 events recorded

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May 9

The Rawalpindi Police on Thursday reported that the statement of PTI Chairman Imran khan has been recorded in connection to the May 9 events. It was further reported that the Imran Khan’s statement was recorded in presence of his lawyers. On August 26, a special Joint Investigation Team (JIT) interrogated PTI Chairman in the Attock … Read more

Interim bail of Asad Umar, PTI chief’s sisters extended in May 9 cases

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May 9 bail

The Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore on Tuesday extended interim bail of PTI’s Asad Umar, Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan in May 9 attack cases until November 22s. PTI leader Asad Umar, and PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s sisters appeared in court as their interim bail had expired. The investigating officer reported to the court that the … Read more

Khadija Shah, others granted bail in Askari Tower, Jinnah House attack cases

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Khadija Shah

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday granted bail to Khadija Shah and others in Askari Tower and Jinnah House arson case on May 9. The LHC had reserved its decision on post-arrest bail petitions of the fashion designer Khadija Shah in Jinnah House and Askari Tower attacks during the May 9 protests. A two-judge … Read more

ATC rejects bail pleas of Yasmin Rashid, Mehmoodur Rasheed, Ejaz Chaudhary in May 9 cases

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May 9

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore on Tuesday turned down the bail plea of PTI’s Dr. Yasmin Rashid, Mian Mehmoodur Rasheed and Ejaz Chaudhary in cases pertaining to May 9 riots. Instead the court approved the 13-day judicial remand of PTI leaders and handed them over to the police. ATC Judge Abhar Gul Khan conducted … Read more

ATC extends interim bail of Asad, Imran Khan’s sisters in May 9 attack cases

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ATC interim bail

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore on Monday extended interim bail of PTI’s Asad Umar, Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan in May 9 attack cases till October 31. Asad Umar and Imran Khan ‘s sisters Aleema and Uzma Khan have been booked in the Jinnah House and Askari Tower attack cases. The court also ordered … Read more

May 9 cases: ATC initiates proceedings to declare PTI leaders fugitives

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PTI leaders

ATC initiates proceedings to declare 8 PTI leaders as fugitives in Shadman arson case ATC initiated process of declaring 51 accused as fugitives in Jinnah House attack case. The IO said the accused have gone into hiding to evade arrest. LAHORE: Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Friday started the process of declaring eight Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) … Read more

Lahore ATC discharges Asad Umar from five terror cases

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Asad Umar

The Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Saturday discharged PTI leader Asad Umar from five terrorism cases in relation to May 9 mayhem. The police stated that PTI leader is no more wanted in the five cases. Asad Umar had filed interim bails in three cases of Sarwar Road Police Station, one each in Race Course … Read more

JIT interrogates PTI chairman on May 9 mayhem

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JIT PTI chairman

A special Joint Investigation Team (JIT) on Friday interrogated PTI Chairman in the Attock jail in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, over May 9 cases. This team, authorized by an anti-terrorism court (ATC), investigated the nationwide turmoil that took place on May 9. PTI chairman Imran Khan, who is serving a three-year sentence due to his involvement in … Read more

Samsam Bukhari quits PTI condemning May 9 incidents

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Samsam PTI

Former PTI stalwart decides to join IPP. Bukhari held meeting with IPP chairman Jahangir Tareen. He announced his dissociation from PTI. PTI leader and former Punjab minister Syed Samsam Bukhari on Tuesday announced parting ways with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). In a repeated scene like other PTI deserters, Bukhari also announced his dissociation with PTI after … Read more

JIT summons PTI chairman again in May 9 probe

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JIT PTI chairman

PTI chief summoned on Friday. Chairman PTI was arrested on May 9, leading to riots across Pakistan. PTI chief facing several cases pertaining to May 9 vandalism against him. The joint investigation team (JIT) probing May 9 riot cases has summoned PTI chairman once again for inquiry. PTI chief has been summoned for inquiry on … Read more

Govt seeks dismissal of pleas challenging military trial of civilians

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Supreme Court annuls LHC verdict against fuel price adjustment

The government said military trial of civilians is an ‘apt and proportionate’ response. It said the May 9 riots caused damage worth over Rs2.5 billion. The apex court’s larger bench will resume hearing the petitions tomorrow. ISLAMABAD: The federal government has submitted a petition to the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) to dismiss petitions challenging … Read more

Qureshi’s bail in May 9 protest case extended till July 15

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Qureshi bail

Qureshi appeared before the court. Arguments could not be heard today due to the absence of senior lawyer Ali Bukhari. The court adjourned further hearing of the case till July 15. A District and Sessions Court of Islamabad on Tuesday extended PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s bail in May 9 vandalism case till July … Read more

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