Swati granted bail in terrorism-related case

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad granted bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Azam Swati in a case filed under terrorism provisions and ordered his release.

The case, registered at Sangjani Police Station, charged Swati with terrorism-related offences following protests and vandalism.

Judge Abu Al-Hasanat Muhammad Zulkernain presided over the case and approved Swati's post-arrest bail against surety bonds of Rs20,000.

The PTI leader had been in judicial custody. Swati was detained under terrorism clauses following allegations of inciting protests that led to property damage.