Lahore ATC Acquits Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Jails 4 PTI Leaders In May 9 Case

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore has acquitted senior PTI leader Shah Mehmood Qureshi in a case related to the May 9 violence, while sentencing four other PTI leaders to jail terms. Officials stated that the court announced the verdict after reviewing evidence and hearing arguments from both sides. The convictions pertain to charges linked to rioting and attacks on state installations. PTI leaders criticised the verdicts, while legal analysts said the ruling reflects ongoing judicial proceedings related to the May 9 incidents, which continue to shape Pakistan’s political and legal landscape.