The Anti-Terrorism Court of Lahore gave a reserved verdict on the bail applications of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder chairman Imran Khan in 8 cases on May 9.
The anti-terrorism court in Lahore rejected the bails of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder in the Jinnah House attack and May 9 eight cases. Judge Manzar Ali Gul gave a reserved verdict on the bails.
Anti-Terrorism Court Judge Manzar Ali Gul heard former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s bail pleas in 8 cases on May 9. Founding Chairman PTI’s lawyer Barrister Salman Safdar appeared in the court.
Founder PTI filed bails in Jinnah House attack, Shadman police station arson cases and in Rahat Bakery Chowk and Zaman Park burning of police vehicles. Apart from this, founder PTI also filed bails in the Askari Tower attack and three other May 9 cases, which were rejected by the court.
Report of the hearing
Barrister Salman Safdar while arguing in the court said that the wrong reaction to the opinion of PTI founder came from the people. I have represented founder PTI in more than 240 cases. All kinds of cases were registered against one accused. There is no section under which a case has not been registered. Cypher’s case went to the Supreme Court, all others got relief from subordinate courts.
The lawyer said that in 30 cases decisions have been made against the government. I am placing before you about 25 decisions. The plaintiffs in each case are policemen. The government has thrown googly, leg break, off break second third. Sometimes they say that the conspiracy took place in this way, then they say that it did not take place in this way. Bushra Bibi was included in 12 cases that she was also involved in the conspiracy. It is easy to accuse and difficult to prove.
Barrister Salman Safdar said that I am not asking you for discharge or dismissal of the case. You cannot even provide these facilities. The accused has been in jail for a long time, I am asking the court for bail.
The lawyer argued that Pervez Musharraf’s medical records were presented, he had to leave the world to prove them true. After that everyone was convinced that all the medicals were correct. Judges have relayed PTI founder’s detention in NAB custody from May 9 to 12.
Later, Special Prosecutor Rao Abdul Jabbar said in his arguments that all the cases are of rebellion against the government and attack on sensitive installations. The judgments presented are not related to these cases. According to British law, the King is not impeachable. The accused is not a king. At the behest of the accused, 200 installations were attacked. It was said on social media that today is the day of real jihad. Indian TV channels also continued to run the same news.
The prosecutor added in the arguments that the general public is prohibited from visiting certain places in Kent. Everyone has a modern device that communicates location and messages. How PC Hotel, Awari Hotel or milk shop in Anarkali was not attacked. Military installations were attacked. The statue of Colonel Sher Khan Shaheed, who sacrificed his life to protect the country, was kicked. These wars and attacks continue even today. The ranger and the policeman were martyred, while the accused says that I am in jail.
While giving arguments in the court on behalf of the prosecution, it was further said that the accused was not in jail on May 7 when the conspiracy took place, the application of the accused should be dismissed.
Later, the court reserved its judgment after completing the arguments on the bail pleas of the prosecution and the accused’s counsel.
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## Imran Khan’s Bail Applications Rejected by Lahore Court
**Host:** Joining us today to discuss the recent developments in the legal battles faced by former Prime Minister Imran Khan is legal analyst [Guest Name]. Welcome to the show.
**Guest:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** As we understand it, an Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore has rejected Imran Khan’s bail applications in eight cases related to the May 9th riots. Can you shed some light on these cases and the court’s decision?
**Guest:** Certainly. These eight cases stem from the May 9th unrest, which saw violent protests erupt across Pakistan following Imran Khan’s arrest. Khan is accused of inciting these protests, which resulted in attacks on various government buildings and military installations, including the Jinnah House. The court rejected bail applications in all eight cases, including those related to the Jinnah House attack, arson at the Shadman police station, and burning of police vehicles in Rahat Bakery Chowk and Zaman Park.
**Host:** Khan’s lawyer, Barrister Salman Safdar, argued convincingly in court. What were the main points of his defense?
**Guest:** Safdar emphasized that the reaction to Imran Khan’s opinions was
disproportionate and that his client was being targeted with a barrage of charges. He highlighted that Khan has been involved in over 240 cases, covering a vast spectrum of legal issues.
Safdar also brought attention to inconsistencies in the government’s narrative, pointing out fluctuating claims about the nature of the alleged conspiracy. He argued that simply making accusations is easy, but proving them is a far more challenging task.
**Host:** Considering the severity of the charges and the court’s decision to deny bail, what are the potential implications for Imran Khan?
**Guest:** The denial of bail means Khan will remain in custody for the foreseeable future, pending trial. This significantly impacts his ability to participate in political activities and could potentially have a bearing on the upcoming elections.
**Host:** Thank you for providing clarity on this complex legal situation. This is certainly a developing story, and we will continue to follow it closely.
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