LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court of Lahore extended the interim bails of Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Vice Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and former Finance Minister Asad Umar, until September 2, in the May 9 riots case.
The ATC Judge Ijaz Ahmad Buttar heard the plea, where the interim bails of Qureshi, Umar, and others involved in the May 9 incidents were extended. However, the court’s decision regarding PTI leader Dr. Yasmin Rashid differed, as her judicial remand pertaining to a case involving the May 9 vandalism and allegations of making inflammatory speeches against institutions was extended by an additional 14 days.
The court also ordered the legal representatives of all parties to present their arguments in the upcoming hearing.
Fawad Appeal for Exemption from Appearance in May 9 Case
The court reserved its ruling on Fawad Chaudhry’s appeal for exemption from personal appearance.
Meanwhile, int eh backdrop of political developments in the country, Shah Mahmood Qureshi wrote a letter to caretaker premier Anwaarul Haq Kakar. In this letter, he urged for the implementation of general elections within the constitutional timeframe of 90 days, to uphold democratic principles.
Earlier, on the directives of the court, Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Asad Umar joined the investigation into the May 9 riots.
