A district and sessions court in Islamabad has acquitted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and several other leaders in a case registered at Aapbara Police Station.
Court Decision
- Judge’s Verdict: Judicial Magistrate Yasir Mehmood announced the verdict, which was reserved last week.
- Exonerated Leaders: Along with Imran Khan, other leaders acquitted include Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Sheikh Rasheed, Asad Qaiser, Shehryar Afridi, Faisal Javed, Raja Khurram Nawaz, and Ali Nawaz Awan.
Case Background
- Protests Against ECP Verdict: The case was registered against PTI leaders for protesting against the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) Toshakhana verdict in 2022, which disqualified Imran Khan from holding office temporarily.
- Legal Representation: PTI lawyers Advocate Sardar Masroof and Advocate Ansar Kayani represented Imran Khan and others.
Imran Khan’s Legal Challenges
Imran Khan has been facing multiple charges, including corruption and terrorism, since his removal as prime minister in 2022. He has been in jail since last August and was convicted in several cases before a nationwide election earlier this year. Currently, the only case keeping him behind bars is the iddat or un-Islamic marriage case, which is expected to conclude within this month.
