ATC Sentences PTI Leaders in Rana Sanaullah House Attack Case

• Verdict Announced: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Faisalabad sentenced several Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders and workers in connection with the May 9, 2023 riots and the attack on the residence of Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah. The ruling was delivered by ATC Judge Javed Iqbal Sheikh.

• Sentences:
  • 10 Years Imprisonment: 59 PTI leaders and workers, including Omar Ayub, Shibli Faraz, and Zartaj Gul, received 10-year sentences.
  • 3 Years Imprisonment: 16 others were sentenced to 3 years each.
  • Acquittals: 34 individuals, including Fawad Chaudhry and Zain Qureshi, were acquitted due to insufficient evidence.
• Legal Implications:
  • The case was registered at Samanabad Police Station.
  • Under Article 63(1)(g) of the Constitution, convicted parliamentarians face automatic disqualification.
• PTI’s Reaction: The party strongly condemned the verdict, describing it as “political victimization.” Officials announced plans to challenge the decision in the Lahore High Court.

Broader Context

• The ruling comes amid a series of high-profile convictions related to the May 9 unrest, which continues to shape Pakistan’s political and legal landscape.
• With senior leaders facing disqualification, PTI is likely to encounter greater organizational and parliamentary challenges in the coming months.

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