ATC extends interim bail for PTI leaders in Jinnah House attack case
The Jinnah House (Lahore Corps Commander House), which was set afire by supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan during a protest against his arrest, in Lahore, on May 9, 2023. PHOTO: Reuters/FILE
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Tuesday extended the interim bail of Uzma Khan and Aleema Khan, sisters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, as well as Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Omar Ayub, along with other PTI leaders, in connection with the Jinnah House attack case until September 14.
ATC Judge Khalid Arshad conducted the proceedings, during which PTI leaders including Omar Ayub, Zain Qureshi, Mussarat Jamshed Cheema, Hafiz Farhat Abbas, Azam Khan Swati, and Nadeem Abbas Bara appeared.
However, Uzma Khan and Aleema Khan were absent from the proceedings. Their counsel submitted applications requesting exemption from personal appearance for one day, which the court accepted.
The court also accepted similar exemption applications from Asad Umar and Fawad Chaudhry.
The accused filed for bail fearing arrest in the case related to the May 9 riots.
The Sarwar Road police registered a case against PTI leaders and workers, accusing them of attacking Jinnah House, the residence of the Corps Commander Lahore, during the unrest.