An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Friday extended the interim pre-arrest bail of former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry until April 16 in five cases linked to the May 9 riots, while directing his counsel to complete arguments on the bail petitions. Duty Judge Arshad Javed heard the matter, where Fawad Chaudhry appeared after the expiry of […]
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ATC criticizes delay in arresting key PTI leaders
The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad has voiced serious concerns over the failure to apprehend Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders wanted in multiple cases related to the November 26 protest. Judge Tahir Abbas Supra conducted the hearing, expressing frustration over selective law enforcement actions and delays. During proceedings, the judge highlighted that out of approximately 17,000 […]
ATC adjourns Qureshi’s bail petitions in May 9 cases
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Wednesday adjourned the hearing of post-arrest bail petitions filed by Shah Mehmood Qureshi in two cases related to the May 9 arson and violence incidents until February 25. The hearing was conducted by ATC Judge Manzer Ali Gill, during which DSP Asif Javed presented the record of the cases before […]
ATC rejects Imran’s request for check-up by personal doctors
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has rejected former prime minister Imran Khan’s request to undergo a medical examination by his personal doctors. After hearing arguments from both sides, the court reserved its verdict, which was later announced by ATC Judge Syed Amjad Ali Shah. The plea sought permission for Imran Khan to be examined […]
Imran Khan barred from personal doctors
An anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi rejected Imran Khan’s request for a medical check-up by personal doctors. The court ruled that jail authorities are already providing proper treatment. The decision was announced on Saturday. The verdict came after the court heard arguments from both sides. ATC Judge Syed Amjad Ali Shah had earlier reserved the decision. […]
ATC seeks charge-sheet in protest case against KP CM, others
An Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Wednesday took notice of delay in submission of the charge sheet in a case linked to the November 26 protest and issued a show-cause notice to the investigating officer. The court made it clear that the case cannot proceed without completion of the challan. The hearing was held at […]
Eleven May 9 cases adjourned
The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Rawalpindi has adjourned the hearing of 11 cases related to May 9 without any proceedings until February 21. The adjournment was due to the leave of the court judge, Amjad Ali Shah. The hearing could not take place even on the application regarding the medical examination of the former chairman and […]
PFSA identifies Afridi, ex-ministers in May 9 attack clips
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and several former provincial ministers have been identified in video clips linked to the May 9, 2023, Radio Pakistan attack, according to a forensic report submitted to the anti-terrorism court (ATC). Read More: Hacker attacks PFSA; 900 GB data infringed The Punjab Forensic Science Agency (PFSA) confirmed the footage […]
ATC issues arrest warrants for PTI leaders in May 9 case
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad on Tuesday issued arrest warrants for more than 40 leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) over their failure to appear in a case linked to the May 9 protest outside the General Headquarters (GHQ). The proceedings were presided over by ATC Judge Amjad Ali Shah. During the hearing, defence lawyers […]
ATC grants CTD remand of suspects in Karachi explosives case
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Karachi has remanded three suspects, allegedly linked to the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), into the custody of the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in a case involving a large cache of explosives. The suspects were produced before the administrative judge at the Judicial Complex inside Karachi Central Prison. Read More: Indian […]