PTI's Faisal Javed acquitted in journalist assault case

A district and sessions court in Islamabad acquitted PTI leader Faisal Javed Khan of charges related to the assault of journalists and cameramen.

Judge Ehtisham Alam presided over the hearing, concluding that evidence was insufficient to sustain the charges.

Faisal Javed, a senator from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, appeared in court alongside his legal team, comprising Sardar Masroof Advocate and Amna Ali Advocate.

The allegations stemmed from an August 2022 incident in which Javed and other PTI members were accused of assaulting journalists and cameramen, including a private television cameraman, and issuing threats.

The Bani Gala Police had filed the case on 12 August 2022, but after reviewing the evidence, the court ruled in favour of Javed’s acquittal. The decision was welcomed by PTI supporters and legal representatives, who described it as a victory for justice.

Imran Khan, Rashid acquitted in Section 144 violation case

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, an Islamabad district and sessions court on Wednesday 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.