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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

Shah Mahmood Qureshi moves to hospital after chest pain

May 17, 2025 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: Former federal minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi has been shifted from jail to the Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) after experiencing chest pain. Rana Muddasir Advocate confirmed that the former Foreign Minister was brought to the PIC for a medical check-up, where various tests are currently being conducted. Lawyer said … Read more

ATC indicts Shah Mahmood Qureshi in May 9 case

July 15, 2024 by Abid Khan

LARACHI: An Anti-Terrorism Court(ATC) on Monday indicted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former federal minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in May 9 riot case.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi has been booked in Shadman Police Station on May 9 and other cases including arson. Shah Mahmood Qureshi was summoned today for charge-sheeting.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi was transferred from Adiala Jail to Lahore under tight security this morning.

The anti-terrorism court held a hearing against Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Kot Lakhpat Jail and the court indicted him in the encroachment case.

The court adjourned the further hearing of the case till July 22 while summoning the witnesses for the next hearing.

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PTI founder stops return of party deserters

July 1, 2024 by Abid Khan

PTI founder calls for meeting with negotiating team

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf(PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan stopped the return of leaders who had deserted the party.

A 7-member committee under the direction of founder PTI will decide the return of the leaders who left the party in difficult time.

The committee will be headed by Shah Mahmood Qureshi, while the committee will include Asad Qaiser, Hamid Khan, Shehryar Afridi, Barrister Gohar Khan and Shibli Faraz.

Shandana Gulzar has also been included in the committee and she will report on the cases of women and their reasons for leaving the party. After which the committee will send the final list of names to the founding PTI and he will take the final decision.

The party leadership has blocked the return of any leader to the party until the release of Imran Khan and the decision to return the leaders will be made only after the release of the PTI founder.

After May 9, 2023 incidents , a big number PTI leaders had announced to quit the party as a crackdown was launched against them for their incendiary speeches and attacking state installations.

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JIT finds Qureshi guilty in seven cases of May 9 riots

June 26, 2024 by Muhammad Zahid

LAHORE: A Joint Investigation Team (JIT) has found Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) vice chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi guilty in seven cases, including charges of terrorism and involvement in the May 9 riots. According to the police, Qureshi was found guilty due to conflicting statements and evidence against him. The PTI leader failed to provide satisfactory answers … Read more

Federal Govt challenges PTI founder’s acquittal in SC

June 13, 2024June 13, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has challenged the acquittal of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf(PTI) founder and Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the cipher case in the Supreme Court.

The appeals were filed in Supreme Court through Ministry of Interior against High Court decision, in which it has been requested that the appeals against the decision of the founder of PTI, Shah Mahmood Qureshi on June 3, be accepted.

In the petition, the Supreme Court has been requested to approve the appeals and annul the decision of acquittal.

In the filed petition, it was said that according to the Official Secrets Act, 1923, no appeal can be made against the decision of the special judge, the founder of PTI, Shah Mahmood Qureshi did not cooperate in the trial court The trial court heard and decided on 65 petitions on behalf of the accused.

It should be remembered that on June 3, the Islamabad High Court acquitted the founder of PTI and Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the cipher case.

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PTI founder, others acquitted in two long-march vandalism cases

May 20, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The District and Sessions Court of Islamabad acquitted Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and others in two long march vandalism cases.

Judicial Magistrate Sessions Court Shehzad Khan also acquitted Shah Mahmood Qureshi , Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, Shireen Mazari , Ali Nawaz Awan, Faisal Javed, Saifullah Niazi, Qasim Suri and Raja Khurram Nawaz in Long March vandalism case.

The cases against Khan and other politicians were registered in the Kohsar and Karachi Company police stations for violation of Section 144.

The court’s verdict came during the hearing of acquittal pleas filed by the PTI founder and other politicos.

Talking to the media on the occasion of court appearance, Sheikh Rasheed said that democracy is suffering from serious problems and the government is unpopular.

The head of Awami Muslim League said that the common man should think, there is anxiety in the country which will increase the problems of democracy.

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Shah Mahmood Qureshi gets peacock election symbol for Tharparkar constituency

January 15, 2024 by Muhammad Sher

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candiadiate Shah Mahmood Qureshi has been allotted the Peakock symbol for Tharparkar Constituency NA-214, Bol News reported on Monday. Added to that, on NA-214, the PTI candidates Mehr un Nisa has been allotted an airplane symbol, while vice chairman PTI has a peacock. As per Form 33 issued by the Returning … Read more

Shah Mehmood Qureshi challenges rejection of papers in LHC

January 10, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: Co-chairman Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) and former federal minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi challenged the rejection of nomination papers in the Lahore High Court.

Papers PP 218, NA 151 and 150 of PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi were rejected.

Shah Mehmood Qureshi has approached the Lahore High Court(LHC) on the rejection of papers from three constituencies.

A three-member full bench headed by Justice Ali Baqar NAjafi of Lahore High Court will hear the petition of Shah Mehmood.

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Court approves 14-day judicial remand of Shah Mahmood Qureshi

December 29, 2023December 28, 2023 by Abid Khan

SM Qureshi’s name has been included in 12 cases.
Prosecutor said 12 cases registered against Qureshi.
Court rejected prosecutor’s request for physical remand.

RAWALPINDI: A local Court sent former federal minister and Vice-Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) Shah Mahmood Qureshi on a 14-day judicial remand in May 9 cases.

PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s name has been included in 12 more cases while the court sent him to jail on judicial remand in all the cases.

The prosecutor said 12 cases have been registered against Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Rawalpindi district on May 9. The PTI leader has also been named in the GHQ, Army Museum attack, sensitive institution office attack, and Metro bus station burning cases while he has been arrested in all 12 cases.

The prosecutor has requested the court to allow Shah Mahmood to be interrogated in all the cases together.

The prosecutor has also requested the physical remand of Shah Mehmood till January 2 in all 12 cases.

Later, the court rejected the prosecutor’s request for physical remand and sent him to Adiala jail on a 14-day judicial remand in all cases.

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DC Rawalpindi issues detention orders for SM Qureshi

December 26, 2023 by Abid Khan

DC issued orders on recommendation of Pindi Police Chief.
He said Shah Mahmood Qureshi is named in May 9 cases.
He needs to be investigated, hence his detention orders issued.

RAWALPINDI: The Deputy Commissioner(DC) has issued detention orders for former federal minister and Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi.

The orders for the detention of PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi were issued by Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi, which was issued on the recommendation of the Pindi Police Chief.

The DC orders said that Shah Mahmood Qureshi is named in the May 9 cases and he needs to be investigated, hence his detention orders are issued.

Sources said that Shah Mehmood Qureshi is likely to be detained in Adiala Jail.

It should be noted that the bail of Imran Khan’s co-accused Shah Mehmood Qureshi in the cipher case was approved by the Supreme Court.

Talking to the media, Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s lawyer Taimur Malik said the 3-member bench of the Supreme Court has approved Shah Mahmood’s bail and the certified copy of the Supreme Court’s order has been received, we have also submitted the documents to the court.

Barrister Taimur Malik said, “We asked the court to issue Shah Mehmood’s release order, now we have come to know that the judge has gone to Islamabad, today if the release order is not issued, we will approach the Supreme Court again”.

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Cypher case: Imran Khan, Shah Mahmood Qureshi granted bail by Supreme Court

December 22, 2023December 22, 2023 by Muhammad Zahid

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan granted bail to the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party and the party senior vice chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the cypher case. The PTI leaders’ request for bail was considered by a three-member bench consisting of Acting Chief Justice Sardar Tariq Masood, Justice Athar Minallah, and Justice … Read more

Special court to indict ex-PTI Chief , Qureshi in Cipher case tomorrow

December 12, 2023 by Abid Khan

Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain heard case in Adiala Jail.
FIA Prosecutor, ex-PTI chief and Shah Mahmood present.
The court adjourned hearing till tomorrow morning.

RAWALPINDI: The Special Court will indict the founder Chairman Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) and former federal minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in a cipher case Tomorrow(Wednesday), both face accusations that they leaked a diplomatic fable.

Official Secret Act Special Court Judge Abul Hasnat Muhammad Zulqarnain heard the case in Adiala Jail while Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Special Prosecutor Zulfiqar Abbas Naqvi, PTI founder, and Shah Mehmood’s lawyers were also present in the court.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s family also reached the court in connection with the court proceedings.

During the hearing, the court disposed of six different petitions filed by the lawyers.

The judge of the special court said that he would discuss the matter with the media on the open trial in jail.

However, in the cipher case, Imran Khan and Shah Mahmood Qureshi could not be charged and the court adjourned the hearing till tomorrow morning.

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

December 5, 2023 by Mohammad Wasay

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

Cipher case: PTI chairman, Qureshi to be indicted on Dec 12

December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 by Mohammad Wasay

Former PTI Chairman Imran Khan and party vice chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi will be indicted in the cipher case on December 12. The open trial of ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan and former Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi resumed on Monday at Adiala Jail. Special Court Judge Abual Hasnat Zulqarnain conducted the hearing on cipher … Read more

Cabinet approves jail trial of PTI chairman, Qureshi in cipher case

November 30, 2023 by Mohammad Wasay

The federal cabinet on Thursday granted approval to the proposal for holding the jail trial of PTI Chairman Imran Khan and Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the cipher case. The decision was made following the order of special court judge Abual Hasnat Zulqarnain to conduct the trial in Adiala jail, citing security concerns. The … Read more

Cipher case hearing against PTI chairman, Qureshi to be held in Adiala jail on Dec 1

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023 by Mohammad Wasay

The Official Secrets Act Court in Islamabad announced the verdict on PTI Chairman Imran Khan and Shah Mahmood Qureshi production before court, stating that the case will be heard in Adiala Jail on December 1; due to security concerns. The court in its verdict stated that the jail authorities and security agencies have expressed security … Read more

Special Court orders producing PTI chairman, Qureshi in cipher case on Nov 28

November 23, 2023November 23, 2023 by Mohammad Wasay

The special court on Thursday ordered to produce PTI Chairman Imran Khan and party Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi before the court in cipher case on November 28. Special Court judge Abu Alhasnaat Zulqurnain president over the cipher case hearing conducted at the udicial Complex in G-11 instead of Adiala jail, following the Islamabad High … Read more

Qureshi approaches court to obtain cipher rules, guidelines

November 22, 2023 by Abid Khan

Shah Mahmood Qureshi also filed plea to obtain cabinet decisions.
Both petitions filed by lawyer Ali Bukhari and lawyer Faiza Asad Malik.
The special court rejected petitions without using judicial mind.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi has filed petition in Islamabad High Court for obtaining cipher rules and guidelines.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi has approached the High Court to obtain the cipher rules and guidelines.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi also filed plea to obtain cabinet decisions related to the cipher, both petitions were filed by lawyer Ali Bukhari and lawyer Faiza Asad Malik.

The petition said that petitions were filed in the special court for cipher rules, cabinet decisions. The special court rejected the petitions without using judicial mind and the trial court’s decision not to provide cipher lines, cabinet decisions is against Article 10A.

In the petition, it was requested that the court should set aside the judgments of the trial court dated October 27, November 7 and direct the special court to provide cipher guidelines and rules.

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Cipher case: Qureshi challenges IHC’s bail cancellation order in SC

November 20, 2023 by Mohammad Wasay

The former foreign minister and PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi has challenged the Islamabad High Court’s decision of cancelling his bail application in the cipher case in the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The application filed by Qureshi in the Supreme Court stated that IHC’s decision against bail was incorrect. Qureshi in his petition urged … Read more

Qureshi to move SC for bail in cipher case

November 16, 2023 by Mohammad Wasay

PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi has decided to approach the Supreme Court of Pakistan for securing bail in the cipher case. PTI legal team sources reported that Qureshi’s bail application is likely to be filed next week. The legal team is awaiting a certified copy of the Islamabad High Court decision. A bail application … Read more

IHC rejects bail plea of Shah Mahmood Qureshi in cypher case

November 15, 2023 by Abid Khan

IHC Chief Justice Amir Farooq reserved decision on Nov 8.
Prosecution requested Shah Mahmood’s bail petition to be rejected.
Court rejected SM Qureshi’s bail plea while giving brief verdict.

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court(IHC) rejected the bail plea of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Vice Chairman and former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the cypher case.

Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Amir Farooq reserved the decision on November 8 after hearing the arguments of the parties.

The prosecution requested Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s bail petition to be rejected.

Earlier, Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain of the Special Court of Official Secrets Act rejected the bail application of Chairman PTI and Shah Mahmood Qureshi, after which Chairman PTI approached the Supreme Court and pleaded for release on bail. Chief Justice Amir Farooq had also rejected PTI chairman’s bail request.

Today, the court rejected Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s bail plea while giving a brief verdict.

Vice Chairman PTI Shah Mahmood Qureshi is in Adiala Jail on judicial remand.

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PTI appoints Moeen Riaz Qureshi as president of South Punjab

November 10, 2023 by Abid Khan

PTI has issued notification to appoint Moeen Riaz Qureshi.
The post was vacant after Aon Abbas Buppi left PTI .
Moeen Qureshi is nephew of Shah Mahmood Qureshi.

MULTAN: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI) has appointed Moeen Riaz Qureshi as the President of PTI South Punjab.

PTI has issued a notification to appoint Moeen Riaz Qureshi as the President of South Punjab.

It should be noted that the post of South Punjab President was vacant after Aon Abbas Buppi left Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf.

Moeen Qureshi is the nephew of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi.

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ATC defers hearing on PTI chaiman, Qureshi’s bail pleas till Nov 14

November 6, 2023 by Mohammad Wasay

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad on Monday deferred the hearing on PTI Chairman Imran Khan and Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s bail applications in three terror cases without any proceedings. The hearing on bail plea regarding cases of May 9 protest and vandalism has been postponed till November 14. The bail pleas were heard by the … Read more

Qureshi’s health deteriorates in Adiala Jail, court allows to visit hospital

November 2, 2023 by Mohammad Wasay

PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s health has deteriorated in the Adiala Jail, following which he has been granted the permission to visit hospital. The Official Secret Act Court of Islamabad allowed the Adiala Jail administration to move Qureshi to the hospital for treatment. The jail administration had requested the Official Secret Act Court to … Read more

Qureshi moves IHC seeking post-arrest bail in cipher case

October 30, 2023 by Mohammad Wasay

PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday filed an application in the Islamabad High Court seeking post-arrest bail in cipher case. The application’s hearing, however, encountered objections due to issues related to the submitted documents. The hearing was conducted by IHC Chief Justice Aamir Farooq, who pointed out that the documents submitted were not … Read more

PTI chairman, Qureshi indicted in cipher case

October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 by Mohammad Wasay

PTI Chairman Imran Khan and party Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi have been indicted in the cipher case. However, both Imran Khan and Qureshi denied committing the crime. The special court of the Official Secrets Act conducted the case hearing at the Adiala jail and has issued a notice to summon the government lawyers for … Read more

Qureshi’s bails previously dismissed over no-show restored

October 18, 2023 by Mohammad Wasay

The Anti-Terrorism Court of Islamabad on Wednesday restored the bails of PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi, which were earlier dismissed over no-show. On behalf of Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Advocate Ali Bukhari appeared before the ATC; where Special Court Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain heard the case. The two bails of PTI leader against terrorism cases … Read more

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