ATC Karachi issues arrest warrants of 11 PTI leaders in May 9 cases
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Anti-Terrorism Court in Karachi has issued arrest warrants of 11 PTI leaders in May 9 cases, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
During the hearing, lawyers of the accused sought exemption from attendance in the court. However, the court rejected exemption plea of all accused and directed police to arrest them and produce before the court.
Among the accused are Firdous Shamim Naqvi, Khurram Sher Zaman, Raja Azhar, Adeel Ahmed, Alamgir Khan, Faheem Khan, Sheikh Mehboob Jilani, Muhammad Tahir, Hanif Khan, Rawaz Khan and Muhammad Faizan. All the accused did not appear in the court today, Prosecutor Ghulam Abbas told ATC.
Case against PTI leaders have been registered in Karachi’s Ferozabad, Tipu Sultan, Madina Town and other police stations. There are several charges against the accused including arson and damage to government property on May 9, 2023, police said.
Reporter: Jawad Asif