ATC Lahore Extends Interim Bail for 10 PTI Leaders in May 9 Jinnah House Case. -

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore has granted a significant legal extension to several members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). During a hearing on February 25, 2026, Administrative Judge Manzer Ali Gill extended the interim bail for 10 PTI leaders and workers allegedly involved in the May 9 Jinnah House attack.

Key Details of the Court Proceedings

Bail Extension: The court extended the interim bail for leaders including Ali Imtiaz Warraich, Owais Younis, Syeda Fatima, and Rukhsana Naveed until March 27, 2026.
Reason for Delay: The Investigating Officer informed the judge that the case records had been submitted to the Lahore High Court, necessitating more time to present the complete record to the ATC.
Other Accused Individuals: Additional individuals granted temporary relief include Kamran Saleem, Hasnain Ali, Taqi Khan, Malik Tariq, Ammar Nadeem, and Arshad.
Case Context: The accused face charges related to the violent protests and the attack on the Lahore Corps Commander’s residence (Jinnah House) following the 2023 arrest of PTI founder Imran Khan.
Judicial Directives: The judge has instructed both the prosecution and defense teams to prepare their detailed arguments for the next hearing once the full case record is returned.

This extension provides temporary legal relief to the accused as the high-profile trial continues within the specialized anti-terrorism court framework.

Disclaimer: This post is for informational and reporting purposes based on the proceedings of the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Lahore. The final verdict and legal status of the accused are subject to the court’s ongoing trial and evidence presentation.