An Islamabad Anti-terrorism court (ATC) handed out two life sentences each to YouTuber Adil Raja, journalists Wajahat Saeed Khan, Sabir Shakir and Shaheen Sehbai, anchorperson Haider Raza Mehdi, analyst Moeed Pirzada and former army official Akbar Hussain in cases related to riots in the country on May 9, 2023. The riots – during which government […]
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Court hands life sentences in May 9 digital terrorism case
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad on Friday awarded multiple life sentences to several individuals, including Adil Raja and Moeed Pirzada, in a high-profile case related to what authorities described as “digital terrorism” linked to the May 9 attacks on state institutions. Read More: Omar Ayub, Zartaj, Shibli sentenced to 10 years over May 9 violence The verdict was […]
Aleema Khan seeks acquittal in November 26 protest case
Aleema Khan, sister of former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan, on Monday filed an application seeking her acquittal under Section 265-K of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) in the November 26 protest case, as the Special Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi issued notices to the concerned parties. Read More: Aleema briefly taken into judicial […]
ATC sentences two men to death in blasphemy case
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) sentenced two blasphemy convicts to death on Monday, and also sentenced them to 22 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed fines of Rs 550,000. The case was filed on the complaint of a local on November 15, 2025, and was registered at Kameer Police Station under FIR No. 710/24 in Sahiwal […]
ATC grants bail to Akram Usman in Islamabad Police attack case
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Monday granted post-arrest bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Mian Akram Usman in the case related to an attack on Islamabad police officers at Zaman Park. ATC Judge Arshad Javed conducted the hearing and approved the bail application, directing the accused to submit surety bonds worth Rs 200,000 for his […]
May 9 Riots Verdict: Qureshi Cleared, PTI Leaders Jailed
The May 9 riots verdict delivered mixed outcomes for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders in Lahore. An anti-terrorism court acquitted former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi. However, the court sentenced four senior PTI leaders to ten years in prison. The decision came after a tense trial process inside Kot Lakhpat Jail. Meanwhile, ATC Judge Manzer Ali Gill […]
Dr Yasmin, other PTI leaders handed 10-year jail term, Qureshi acquitted
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Friday sentenced four Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders, Dr Yasmin Rashid, Omer Sarfraz Cheema, Mian Mehmoodur Rashid, Ejaz Chaudhry and three others to 10 years of imprisonment each in a case related to the May 9 riots. The verdict was announced by ATC Judge Manzar Ali Gul inside Kot Lakhpat Jail. […]
ATC sentences PTI leaders in May 9 violence case
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore on Friday handed down prison sentences to several Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders in connection with the May 9 riots. The verdict marks a significant development in the legal proceedings related to last year’s nationwide unrest. Read More: Qureshi’s bail pleas in May 9 cases adjourned ATC Judge Manzar Ali Gul sentenced […]
ATC seeks NADRA verification in Radio Pakistan attack case
The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), while hearing an application filed for the identification of individuals involved in the attack on Radio Pakistan Peshawar on May 9, has issued a brief order. The court approved the application seeking identification of the accused and directed that the verification of the incident’s videos and records should be referred to […]
TLP leader Zaheerul Hassan convicted for inciting murder of former judicial figure
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Monday convicted Peer Zaheer-ul-Hassan Shah, leader of a banned religious party, for inciting the murder of a former senior judicial figure. The court sentenced him to 10 years’ imprisonment along with a Rs 200,000 fine under Section 7(1)(b) of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997; five years imprisonment with Rs 100,000 fine […]