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Punjab Assembly Opposition Leader, Pti Supporters Sentenced in May 9 Violence Case
PUNJAB, PAKISTAN, JUL 22 – Anti-terrorism courts sentenced eight senior PTI leaders and over 30 members to 10 years for violence after Imran Khan's 2023 arrest, with authorities citing over 3,000 arrests in Punjab.
- In Sargodha on July 22, an Anti-Terrorism Court sentenced Malik Ahmed Khan Bhachar, Mohammad Ahmed Chattha, and PTI supporters to 10 years for vandalism linked to May 9 riots.
- On May 9, 2023, violent protests erupted after Imran Khan's arrest, leading to vandalism of military and state-owned buildings.
- In Lahore, the Anti-Terrorism Court sentenced seven senior PTI leaders, including Senator Ejaz Chaudhry and Sarfraz Cheema, to 10 years each, while acquitting Shah Mahmood Qureshi.
- Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf called the verdict `politically motivated`, while Barrister Aqeel Malik defended it as lawful.
- Ahead of appeals, PTI plans to mobilize support as it appeals the verdicts, which could influence ongoing political tensions in Pakistan.
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Pakistan: Arrest Warrants Issued for PTI Leaders Including Former President Arif Alvi, Pakhtunkhwa CM Ali Amin Gandapur
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Wednesday issued arrest warrants for several senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders in connection with cases related to the November protest, ARY News reported. Pakistan: Arrest Warrants Issued for PTI Leaders Including Former President Arif Alvi, Pakhtunkhwa CM Ali Amin Gandapur.
Pakistan: Major blow to Imran Khan's party as 7 PTI leaders get 10-year jail term in riot cases
A major development has emerged in Pakistan's political arena as an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore has sentenced seven senior leaders of former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), to 10 years in prison each. The sentences are linked to riots that took place on May 9, 2023, during which government and military installations were attacked. Leaders who have been sentenced According to court officials, the leader…
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AlKhaleej TodayTop Imran Khan ally among over 35 PTI members jailed 10 years over riots
ISLAMABAD, July 23 — A Pakistani opposition leader was among more than three dozen members and supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan’s party sentenced to 10 years in prison yesterday, the government said.The sentences were handed down by anti-terrorism courts in the eastern cities of Lahore and Sargodha after dozens were found guilty of involvement in anti-government riots when Khan was first arrested.“Punjab Assembly’s Opposition Lead…
Pakistan jails eight from former PM Imran Khan’s party 2023 riots
LAHORE - A Pakistani anti-terrorism court sentenced eight senior members of former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party to 10 years in prison late on Tuesday over riots that targeted military sites following Khan’s 2023 arrest, their lawyer said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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