Imran Khan, Rashid acquitted in Section 144 violation case

The charges against Imran and allies were dismissed by Judicial Magistrate Yasir Mahmood

A district and sessions court in Islamabad on Wednesday acquitted former prime minister Imran Khan, Sheikh Rashid, and other prominent party leaders in a case involving Section 144 violations.

The charges, which also included breaches of the Amplifier Act and other regulations, were dismissed by Judicial Magistrate Yasir Mahmood.

Sheikh Rashid, who was the Interior Minister during PTI’s government, appeared in court, as did representatives for other accused, including Asad Qaiser, Saifullah Niazi, Sadaqat Abbasi, Faisal Javed, and Ali Nawaz.

Following arguments, the court ruled in favour of acquittal, clearing all defendants of the charges.

The case was originally filed on 20 August 2022 at Islamabad’s Aabpara police station, alleging violations of public order during PTI-led demonstrations.

Verdict reserved on Asad Qaiser's acquittal plea in vandalism case

Seperately today, an Islamabad district and sessions court has reserved its verdict in the long march vandalism case against former National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser.

During the hearing, Qaiser’s counsel, Ayesha Khalid, presented a request for her client’s exemption from appearing in court.

Khalid also argued in favour of Qaiser’s acquittal, completing her submissions on the matter. Following the conclusion of arguments, Judicial Magistrate Yasir Mahmood announced that the court’s decision has been reserved and will be delivered later today.

The case, filed under vandalism charges at Islamabad’s Aabpara police station, accuses Qaiser of incitement and damage to public property during the long march.