US EditionPunjab Assembly Opposition Leader, Pti Supporters Sentenced in May 9 Violence Case
PUNJAB, PAKISTAN, JUL 22 – The Anti-Terrorism Court sentenced 72 accused, including PTI leaders, to 10 years for vandalism during May 9, 2023 riots following Imran Khan's arrest, with 61 witnesses testifying.
- An Anti-Terrorism Court sentenced Punjab Assembly Opposition Leader Malik Ahmed Khan Bhachar and several Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf members to 10 years in prison for their role in the May 9, 2023 riots in Punjab.
- The sentencing followed violent protests targeting military and government sites that erupted after PTI founder Imran Khan was arrested on May 9, 2023, on corruption charges.
- Authorities reported over 3,000 arrests in Punjab linked to the riots that caused billions in damage, while six accused were acquitted despite facing similar allegations.
- Junior Law Minister Aqeel Malik stated the verdict complies with law and constitution, whereas PTI leaders condemned it as politically motivated and announced plans to appeal.
- The court decisions deepen political tensions as Khan remains imprisoned since August 2023 facing multiple cases, and the government maintains the sentences are a positive step toward accountability.
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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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