An anti-terrorism court in Lahore has once again extended interim bail to a group of PTI leaders and workers accused in the high-profile May 9 attack on Jinnah House. The ruling was issued on February 25, 2026, providing continued protection from arrest.
Hearing Details and Prosecution Request Under ATC Administrative Judge Manzer Ali Gill, the court heard bail petitions from the accused, who appeared in person. The prosecution sought more time to compile and present the full case record, noting that portions had been forwarded to the Lahore High Court. The judge approved the delay and ordered submission of the complete file at the next date, while directing both sides to come prepared with arguments.
Key Accused and Incident Context Interim bail was extended till March 27 for Ali Imtiaz Warraich, Owais Younis, Syeda Fatima, Rukhsana Naveed, Kamran Saleem, Hasnain Ali, Taqi Khan, Malik Tariq, Ammar Nadeem, and Arshad. The charges stem from the May 9, 2023, riots and arson at Jinnah House in Lahore, triggered by events following Imran Khan’s arrest. Multiple PTI members have secured similar relief in related cases, reflecting ongoing judicial handling of the widespread unrest.
Implications for Ongoing Trial This development allows the accused to remain out of custody as investigations and trial progress.
The court stressed timely progress, ensuring the prosecution meets evidentiary requirements without further undue delays. Future hearings will focus on substantive arguments regarding bail confirmation or other reliefs.