LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court in Lahore has announced its verdict in another case related to the May 9 incidents, sentencing several senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders to prison while acquitting former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi.
The verdict was announced by Judge Manzar Ali Gul of the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) inside Kot Lakhpat Jail, where the case regarding the burning of police vehicles on May 9 was heard.
The court sentenced PTI leaders Mahmood Ur Rashid, Umar Cheema, Ejaz Chaudhry, and Dr. Yasmin Rashid to 10 years in prison each.
All were found guilty in connection with the violence and arson case linked to the May 9 unrest.
Acquittal in the Case
In the same verdict, the court acquitted Shah Mahmood Qureshi, who was also named as an accused in the case.
The May 9 cases stem from nationwide protests and unrest following the arrest of PTI founder Imran Khan, leading to multiple trials across different cities.