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 […]
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Court adjourns cases against PTI founder, workers
The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Wednesday adjourned hearing without proceeding due to the unavailability of PTI founder and Shah Mehmood Qureshi in the protest-related cases. Anti-Terrorism Court Judge Tahir Abbas Supra marked the attendance of present accused and adjourned further hearing in case registered by Khanna Police Station. However, the acquittal application filed by the […]
ATC grants final exemption to Aleema, warns of bail cancellation
The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), Rawalpindi on Monday granted a final exemption from personal appearance to accused Aleema Khanum in the November protest case registered under FIR No. 3393 at Police Station Sadiqabad. Aleema Khanum again failed to appear before the court for prosecution evidence. Her counsel filed an application seeking exemption on the grounds that […]
ATC extends bail of Imran’s sisters in Oct 5 protest case
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Friday extended the interim bail of Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan – sisters of the PTI founder – in a case related to violence against police during the October 5 PTI protest. Judge Manzer Ali Gill presided over the hearing, during which both sisters appeared before the court as their […]
ATC acquits Mahrang Baloch in terror, sedition case after a year
A Karachi anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Wednesday acquitted Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leader Dr Mahrang Baloch in a case of sedition and public mischief registered against her in October last year. Mahrang had been booked in the terrorism case by Malir district’s Quaidabad police on Oct 11, 2024, for allegedly inciting people by levelling “allegations […]
ATC rejects Aleema’s plea to transfer November protest case
The Special Anti-Terrorism Court No. 1 Rawalpindi dismissed an application filed by Aleema Khan, sister of PTI founder, challenging case jurisdiction in the case related to November protest. Judge Amjad Ali Shah, after hearing detailed arguments from both sides, rejected Aleema Khanum’s contention that the case did not fall under the Anti-Terrorism Act and therefore […]
ATC issues 10th non-bailable warrant for PTI founder’s sister
Rawalpindi: Rawalpindi Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) issued a 10th non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan today.The warrant is linked to the violent November 26 protest, where she allegedly incited PTI workers.The court ordered her to appear on November 17, and the hearing was postponed until then. Aleema Khan faces charges along with 11 others, including arson, […]
Arrest warrant for Aleema reissued by ATC
The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi, with Judge Amjad Shah on Monday while hearing the case related to the November protest at Sadiqabad police station, reissued the arrest warrant for Aleema Khanum as she once again failed to appear for the second time. According to the details, five prosecution witnesses were present in court during […]
ATC orders proceedings to declare Khadijah Shah, three others POs
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Tuesday directed the publication of newspaper advertisements to initiate proceedings for declaring fashion designer Khadijah Shah and three other accused as proclaimed offenders in a May 9-related case. ATC Judge Manzer Ali Gill conducted the hearing. During the proceedings, the prosecutor informed the court that Khadijah Shah, Hamza Sohail, Usman […]
Court orders removal of Swati’s name from block list
Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday directed the authorities to remove the name of PTI Senator Azam Swati from the block list. ATC Judge Abual Hasnat Muhammad Zulkarnain heard the petition filed by Azam Swati. He argued that he was in jail at the time of registration of the case and his name was included in […]