Courts Acquit PTI Leaders, Grant Bail Amidst Political Turmoil
Senior leaders of former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party received court relief as several were acquitted or granted bail in protest and riot-related cases in Islamabad and Lahore. Key figures involved include Gohar Ali Khan, Omar Ayub, and Shah Mehmood Qureshi, as tensions continue following the May 2023 riots.
In a significant legal development, several senior leaders associated with Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party have been acquitted by courts in Islamabad and Lahore, transpiring amidst ongoing political unrest.
The Islamabad court cleared Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members, led by Chairman Gohar Ali Khan and Opposition Leader Omar Ayub, from protest-related charges dating back to last year. Judicial Magistrate Shahzad Ahmed ruled the acquittal, finding the allegations insufficient.
In Lahore, Shah Mehmood Qureshi, former Foreign Minister, secured bail in connection with the May 2023 riots. Defending counsel argued the absence of Qureshi during the alleged incident. The courts' decisions highlight the complex legal landscape surrounding PTI figures post-Imran Khan's arrest.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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