Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Seven PTI Leaders Receive 10-Year Jail Term in May 9 Riots Case
Several leaders from Imran Khan's political party, PTI, were sentenced to 10 years in prison due to riots that occurred on May 9, 2023, after the arrest of their leader.
The Anti-Terrorism Courts in Lahore and Sargodha made the decisions.
While some were found guilty, others were acquitted.
The PTI party members have expressed disapproval of the sentences, claiming the legal processes were unfair.
They plan to challenge the rulings in higher court.
Seven PTI leaders received 10-year jail sentences in the May 9, 2023, riot cases.
The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Lahore issued sentences to Senator Ijaz Chaudhry and others.
Shah Mahmood Qureshi was acquitted in this case by the court.
ATC Sargodha also sentenced three more PTI figures, including Malik Ahmed Khan Bhachar, to 10 years.
PTI leaders condemned the sentences, alleging a lack of transparent legal procedures.
- Who
- Leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party.
- What
- Seven leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party were sentenced to 10-year imprisonment.
- When
- May 9, 2023, related case.
- Where
- ATC Lahore and ATC Sargodha.
- Why
- Due to their involvement in the May 9, 2023, riots.
PTI's Stance
Government's Stance
Reaction to the Sentence
PTI's Stance
PTI leaders condemned the sentences.
Government's Stance
Federal government welcomed the ATC sentencing.
Legal Process
PTI's Stance
Transparency and legal procedures were not followed, according to PTI.
Government's Stance
The court handed down the sentence.
- Sentencing
- 10 years imprisonment
- Court
- Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC)
- Charges
- Terrorism
- Date of Riots
- May 9, 2023
- PTI Leaders Sentenced
- Senator Ijaz Chaudhry, Sarfraz Cheema, Yasmin Rashid, Mahmoodur Rashid, Azeem Pahat, Malik Ahmed Khan Bhachar, Ahmed Chattha, Bilal Ejaz