1. GHQ Attack Case: Nine More PTI Leaders Indicted
Place: Rawalpindi
Court: Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), Judge Amjad Ali Shah
Nine more were indicted on Monday in the GHQ attack case, taking the number of accused to 98. Among them are:
Former Human Rights Minister Shireen Mazari
Former MPA Rashid Hafeez
Retired Major Tahir Sadiq
All the accused had denied the charges during the hearing. Last week, PTI founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan was also indicted in the same case.Key Developments:
The prosecution requested the court to cancel the bail of absent accused, claiming deliberate attempts to delay proceedings.
Out of 119 accused, 98 have now been indicted.
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and senior PTI leader Shah Mehmood Qureshi were brought from custody to attend the hearing.
The court adjourned the proceedings until December 19.
2. 61 PTI Supporters Discharged in Islamabad
Case: D-Chowk Protests
Court: Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra
Court discharged 61 PTI supporters out of 188 that were arrested over D-Chowk protests.
Police Activity Breakdown
Sihala Police:
Produced 31 detainees after two-day physical remand.
The court has rejected the extension of the remand and sent it to judicial remand.Aabpara Police:
Presented 94 detainees before the court.
4 workers discharged, while 90 were sent back to police custody for a two-day physical remand.Tarnol Police:
Presented 63 individuals before the court.
57 discharged, with 6 remaining under remand for further investigation.Court Intervention:
PTI’s legal counsel accused police of rearresting individuals already discharged.
Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra intervened, leaving the courtroom to confront police officers and ordered immediate release of discharged individuals.
3. 40 Protesters Sent to Judicial Remand in Islamabad
Case Filed By: Shams Colony Police
The court sent 40 protesters to jail on judicial remand.
Police requested physical remand to continue investigations.
PTI’s legal counsel strongly opposed the plea, arguing that:
Many of the accused were innocent laborers arrested from locations unrelated to the protests.
Video evidence disproved police claims.
Court Decision:
The judge rejected the police request and ordered the judicial remand of all accused.
4. Lahore ATC Declares 11 PTI Workers as Proclaimed Offenders
Case: Attack on Shadman Police Station (May 9 Riots)
Court: ATC-I, Judge Manzer Ali Gill
The court declared 11 PTI workers as proclaimed offenders (POs) for their involvement in the May 9 attack on the Shadman police station.
Declared POs Include:
Usman Ghani, Mohsin Khan, Naveed Khan, Muhammad Faizan, Mateen Khan, Arbaz Ali, Ali Hamza, Muhammad Zahid, Samiullah, Munafar Khan, Bakht Khan.
Reasons for Court Decision:
Proclamations had been issued, but the suspects did not appear or cooperate.
The investigating officer said the suspects had gone into hiding to avoid arrest.Court Order:
Perpetual warrants of arrest have been issued against the proclaimed offenders.
5. May 9 Violence Cases: Prosecution Witnesses Testify
Incidents Under Review:
Torching of Police Vehicles near Zaman Park.
Attack on Jinnah House (Residence of Lahore Corps Commander).Court Proceedings:
The court recorded statements of two prosecution witnesses.
Some of the incarcerated PTI leaders were presented in court for hearings being conducted at Kot Lakhpat Jail. These include:
Dr Yasmin Rashid
Omar Sarfraz Cheema (Former Governor)
Ejaz Chaudhry (Senator)
Mian Mehmoodur RashidThe hearing was adjourned until January 9, 2025.
Note: PTI Vice Chairman shah Mehmood Qureshi was absent as he had been shifted to Adiala Jail for a separate hearing.
The ongoing legal proceedings against PTI leaders and supporters highlight a series of legal challenges for the party across multiple cities. From high-profile indictments in the GHQ attack case to mass arrests following D-Chowk protests, the courts are actively progressing cases against the accused. Several PTI workers have also been declared proclaimed offenders, while others remain under judicial remand.
