Archive · 24 Jun 2025
Pakistani Court Denies Imran Khan's Bail Plea in May 9 Cases
Imran Khan, a former Pakistani prime minister, had his bail requests denied by a court.
These requests were for eight cases related to riots that happened on May 9th.
These cases include attacks on buildings and arson.
Khan's party says that he is being kept in jail by himself with no electricity.
They also claim that his rights as a prisoner, as well as his wife’s, are not being respected.
The Lahore High Court rejected Imran Khan's bail petitions in eight terrorism cases related to the May 9 riots.
The cases involve attacks on Jinnah House, Askari Tower, and arson incidents.
The court announced the verdict on Tuesday, June 24th, after a hearing.
Khan is currently in jail and his party claims he is kept in solitary confinement with electricity cut off.
Khan's party alleges violations of his and his wife's prisoner rights.
- Who
- Imran Khan and the Lahore High Court.
- What
- The Lahore High Court rejected Imran Khan's bail petitions in eight cases.
- When
- The verdict was announced on Tuesday, June 24th.
- Where
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Why
- The bail petitions were related to the May 9 riots and subsequent attacks.
Imran Khan's Political Party (PTI)
Government
Prisoner Treatment
Imran Khan's Political Party (PTI)
Imran Khan is being denied basic rights.
Government
The government is acting appropriately.
- Defendant
- Imran Khan
- Court
- Lahore High Court
- Cases
- Eight terrorism cases
- Related To
- May 9 riots
- Charges Include
- Attacks and arson
- Khan's Status
- In jail, solitary confinement alleged