US EditionATC Orders Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s Release After Acquittal
The Anti-Terrorism Court acquitted Shah Mahmood Qureshi in two cases but sentenced multiple PTI leaders to up to 10 years for their roles in May 9 riots involving attacks on military sites.
- The Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore ordered the release of PTI leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday after acquitting him in two cases related to the May 9 riots.
- These cases were filed in the aftermath of violent demonstrations that broke out following the detention of PTI’s founder, Imran Khan, on corruption allegations, during which military and government facilities were damaged.
- ATC Judge Manzar Ali Gill issued two separate warrants of release relating to FIRs 768/23 and 103/23, instructing the jail superintendent to free Qureshi if not wanted in other cases.
- Meanwhile, the court sentenced PTI's Dr Yasmin Rashid, Umar Sarfraz Cheema, Ejaz Chaudhry, Mian Mehmoodur Rasheed, and others to 10 years in prison and ordered forfeiture of their properties under the Anti-Terrorism Act.
- These rulings reflect ongoing legal actions against PTI members following the May 9 riots and suggest continued judicial enforcement amid political tensions.
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Court orders to release PTI's Qureshi in two May 9 cases
PTI's Shah Mahmood Qureshi leaving ECP office in Islamabad, on October 21, 2022. — OnlineLAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore on Tuesday ordered the release of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf senior leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi in two May 9 cases after the politician was exonerated a day...
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Lahore ATC orders Qureshi's release following acquittal in two May 9 cases
ATC judge Manzar Ali Gill issues mandamus for Qureshi's release.Says politician is to be released if not wanted in any other case.Court also issues seizure of properties of PTI leaders in May 9 case.LAHORE: Following his acquittal a...
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