US EditionApex court takes up Imran's bail pleas today
The Supreme Court reversed the Lahore High Court's denial, granting bail in eight cases linked to May 9 riots, while Khan remains jailed on a separate corruption conviction.
- On August 21, 2025, Pakistan’s Supreme Court approved bail for Imran Khan, the incarcerated former Prime Minister, in a total of eight cases stemming from the violent incidents that took place on May 9, 2023.
- The court heard Khan's appeal against the Lahore High Court's June 2024 rejection of his bail petitions tied to violent attacks including the assault on Jinnah House in Lahore.
- Since August 2023, Khan has been detained while facing numerous allegations ranging from corruption to terrorism, following his ousting as prime minister through a no-confidence vote in April 2022.
- Khan and his lawyer Salman Safdar argued the cases lack evidence and claimed Khan was in custody during the riots, while prosecutor Zulfiqar Naqvi cited witness testimonies and forensic tests.
- Despite the bail, Khan remains jailed due to a corruption conviction in the Al-Qadir Trust case, with his party marking the ruling as a "Victory For Imran Khan.
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SC grants bail to Imran Khan in May 9 cases
PTI founder Imran Khan gestures as he speaks with Reuters during an interview, in Lahore, March 17, 2023. — ReutersISLAMABAD: In a relief to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan, the Supreme Court on Thursday approved his bail pleas in eight May 9 cases.The verdict was announced by a...
SC grants Imran Khan bail in eight May 9 cases
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) has granted bail to Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), in eight cases related to the May 9 incidents. This decision comes after a bench led by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi heard the PTI leader’s pleas challenging the rejection of his bail applications by the Lahore High Court (LHC). Details of the case are still unfolding, and further updates will be provided.
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