Political Leaders Sentenced: A Blow to PTI Amid Controversy
Prominent leaders from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party have been sentenced to 10 years in jail by the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) over the May 2023 riots. The decision has sparked controversy, with PTI condemning the verdicts and planning to challenge them, while the federal government hails the convictions.
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In a significant legal development, seven key figures from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party were handed 10-year jail sentences by Lahore's Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) for their involvement in the 2023 riots.
The court's decision, affecting leaders such as Senator Ijaz Chaudhry and former governor Sarfraz Cheema, has stirred political tensions as it adds to the ongoing judicial proceedings against PTI members linked to May 9 unrest following Imran Khan's arrest.
Despite the convictions, PTI leadership vows to challenge these verdicts, labeling them as biased and unjust while the federal government welcomes the sentences as a step forward.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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