Azma Bukhari on Monday firmly rejected claims by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf that unrelated videos were submitted for forensic analysis related to the May 9, 2023 riots. Consequently, she said the allegations were misleading and aimed at creating confusion around ongoing legal proceedings tied to violent attacks on state institutions. Addressing a press conference in Lahore, […]
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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 […]
Ali Zaidi says ‘no plans to re-enter politics’
KARACHI — Former PTI leader and ex-federal minister Ali Haider Zaidi on Saturday denied reports suggesting he was planning a political comeback, clarifying that he had no intention of re-entering politics anytime soon. Zaidi, who was among several senior PTI leaders to quit politics or the party following the May 9, 2023 riots, dismissed claims […]
Punjab govt orders Imran Khan’s May 9 cases to be tried via video link
RAWALPINDI: The Punjab government has issued a fresh notification directing that all eleven May 9 violence-related FIRs registered against former prime minister Imran Khan be tried in the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Rawalpindi through video link from Adiala jail, where the PTI founder is currently imprisoned. According to the notification issued by the Home Department, the […]
PTI-backed Khurram Zeeshan wins Senate seat
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed candidate Khurram Zeeshan won the Senate seat vacated by Shibli Faraz. Faraz, the former opposition leader in the Senate, was disqualified after being convicted in cases related to the May 9, 2023 riots. Khurram secured 91 votes, surpassing the required 75 votes to win. The PTI confirmed the result through an official […]
SC bench changed in Imran Khan’s bail case
The Supreme Court has changed the bench hearing PTI founder Imran Khan’s bail petitions in eight cases linked to the May 9 riots. Justice Mian Gul Hassan Aurangzeb has been replaced by Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi. The newly formed three-member bench is led by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi and includes Justices Rizvi and Shafi Siddiqui. […]
Imran Khan refuses polygraph test for third time in may 9 probe
RAWALPINDI – Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has refused to undergo a polygraph (lie detector) test for the third time, in connection with the May 9 riots, according to police sources. A Lahore police investigation team, led by DSP Asif Javed, arrived at Adiala Jail on Tuesday to conduct polygraph, […]