Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Pakistan Jails Over 100 Imran Khan Party Members in Riot Case
A Pakistani court has sentenced over 100 members of Imran Khan's political party to prison for their involvement in riots last year.
Some received 10-year sentences, while others got shorter terms.
The riots targeted military buildings after Khan's arrest.
Khan denies wrongdoing and claims the charges are politically motivated.
His party plans to appeal the court's decision and organize new protests starting on August 5.
Over 100 members of Imran Khan's party were sentenced to prison.
Sentences range from one to ten years.
The convictions relate to riots targeting military sites in 2023.
Omar Ayub Khan and Shibli Faraz were among those sentenced.
PTI plans to challenge the verdict and is planning new protests.
- Who
- Members of Imran Khan's party, including Omar Ayub Khan and Shibli Faraz.
- What
- Over 100 members of Imran Khan's party were sentenced to prison.
- When
- Thursday, concerning the May 9, 2023 riots.
- Where
- Pakistan.
- Why
- For charges related to attacks on military sites during the 2023 riots, following Imran Khan's arrest.
PTI's Stance
Court's Verdict
Court Verdict
PTI's Stance
The cases are politically motivated.
Court's Verdict
The court found the individuals guilty of participating in attacks on military sites.
- Number Convicted
- Over 100
- Sentence Length
- 1-10 years
- Political Affiliation
- Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)
- Incident
- 2023 Riots
- Charges
- Attacks on military sites
