Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Pakistan SC to Hear Imran Khan’s Appeals on May 9 Violence Cases
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is asking the Supreme Court to let him out on bail.
He's accused of planning violence that happened on May 9th.
Khan says he couldn't have done it because he was already in jail at the time.
He believes the police are making up evidence to keep him locked up as part of a political plot.
The Supreme Court will listen to his arguments on August 12th to decide if he should be granted bail.
Imran Khan appeals against bail denial in May 9 violence cases.
The appeals relate to cases including attacks on various locations in Lahore.
Khan argues his involvement was impossible, as he was in custody during the events.
The appeals accuse the state and police of political victimisation and fabricated evidence.
The Supreme Court will hear the appeals on August 12.
- Who
- Imran Khan, along with Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi and two other justices.
- What
- Appeals against bail denial in May 9 violence cases are being heard.
- When
- The Supreme Court will hear the appeals on August 12.
- Where
- Supreme Court of Pakistan.
- Why
- To challenge the Lahore High Court's decision to deny bail.
Imran Khan's Arguments
Prosecution's Arguments
Khan's Involvement in May 9 Violence
Imran Khan's Arguments
Khan argues he was in custody and could not have orchestrated the violence.
Prosecution's Arguments
Prosecution claims Khan was involved in the conspiracy and abetted violence on May 9th.
Evidence and Motivation
Imran Khan's Arguments
Khan claims the evidence against him is fabricated and part of political persecution.
Prosecution's Arguments
The prosecution alleges that police knew about the conspiracy prior to the events and has presented evidence to show Khan's involvement.
- Defendant
- Imran Khan
- Court
- Supreme Court of Pakistan
- Date of Hearing
- August 12
- Related to
- May 9 violence cases
- Allegations
- Conspiracy and abetment of violence
- Previous Ruling
- Bail denied by Lahore High Court