An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Tuesday sentenced a man to five years rigorous imprisonment in a case involving the recovery of explosive materials. ATC Judge Manzer Ali Gill announced the verdict, convicting the accused, Atlas Khan, after the charges were proven. The court also ordered the confiscation of all properties of the convict in favour […]
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ATC extends bail of Fawad, Swati, Musarrat and Jamshed Cheema in May 9 cases
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Friday extended the interim pre-arrest bail of former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry until April 16 in five cases linked to the May 9 riots, while directing his counsel to complete arguments on the bail petitions. Duty Judge Arshad Javed heard the matter, where Fawad Chaudhry appeared after the expiry of […]
ATC adjourns hearing of Qureshi’s bail pleas in May 9 cases
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Friday adjourned the hearing of post-arrest bail petitions filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Shah Mehmood Qureshi in two cases related to the May 9 arson and vandalism incidents until March 13. ATC Judge Manzer Ali Gill conducted the hearing on bail petitions of the PTI leader. During the proceedings, DSP […]
Bail pleas of Imaan Mazari, spouse dismissed by ATC
ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Thursday dismissed the pre-arrest bail applications of lawyers Imaan-Hazir Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, in a case related to a scuffle outside the Islamabad High Court (IHC), citing their non-appearance. Read More: IHC grants bail to Imaan, spouse in ‘terror case’ The case was filed following a complaint by Islamabad […]
PTI-Backed ex-MPA Junaid Afzal arrested in Faisalabad
TOBA TEK SINGH – Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI)-backed former MPA from Chak Jhumra, Faisalabad (PP-98), Junaid Afzal Sahi, surrendered himself to police at the Civil Lines Police Station, Faisalabad, on Tuesday. Sahi had been on the run since being sentenced to three years’ imprisonment by a Faisalabad Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC). After his arrest, police presented him […]
ATC issues seventh non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan
RAWALPINDI – An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Monday issued the seventh non-bailable arrest warrant against Aleema Khan, sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, in connection with the November 26 protest case. The court conducted proceedings against Aleema Khan and 11 other accused involved in the demonstrations held in Rawalpindi last year. Neither […]
ATC Issues Non-Bailable Arrest Warrants
ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad on Monday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for several senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders, including Omar Ayub, Zartaj Gul, Zain Qureshi, and Ali Bukhari, in cases related to the party’s Sangjani rally. The case was heard by ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Supra, who directed authorities to arrest and produce […]
TLP’s “Gaza March” Sparks Violent Clashes in Lahore
LAHORE: The Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) march toward Islamabad descended into chaos on Friday, as violent clashes between supporters and police paralysed parts of Lahore and forced authorities to dig trenches and seal major routes in Gujrat district to contain the procession. The march, led by TLP chief Saad Rizvi, was launched after Friday prayers as […]
ATC rejects plea to halt video link trial in GHQ attack case
The Anti-Terrorism Court in Rawalpindi rejected a petition to halt the video link trial in the May 09, GHQ attack case, stating that judicial proceedings cannot be stopped until the Punjab government’s trial transfer notification is suspended. The court referenced a 2023 amendment to the Law of Witnesses (Qanoon-e-Shahadat) which clarifies the provisions for video […]
ATC grants Aleema interim bail in D-Chowk protest case
The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi granted interim bail to Aleema Khan in the November 26 D-Chowk protest case, with ATC judge Amjad Ali Shah noting no clear evidence against her. The sister of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf founder was directed to submit surety bonds of Rs50,000 and appear at hearings in the November 26 cases. The […]