- ATC issues seven-page written decision in Jinnah House case.
- Prosecution links attack conspiracy to Khan’s Zaman Park residence.
- Court finds no justification for granting bail to Imran Khan.
Lahore’s Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has issued a seven-page written ruling rejecting bail for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in the Jinnah House attack case.
Judge Manzar Ali Gul emphasised that as a leader, Khan’s statements significantly influence party members and supporters, with other party leaders unlikely to oppose his directives.
The court concluded that the former prime minister was culpable in the case.
The written judgment noted that, on the day of the incident, numerous arson and vandalism cases targeted military installations, government institutions, and police officials, sparing private property.
According to the prosecution, the conspiracy behind the attack was orchestrated at Khan’s Zaman Park residence.
The prosecution highlighted that valuable items at Jinnah House were destroyed in the fire, with law enforcement recovering petrol bombs and batons from 50 arrested suspects.
However, many other individuals involved managed to escape. The court found no grounds to justify granting bail to the former prime minister, rejecting his applications.
Previously, on November 27, the ATC had dismissed Khan’s bail pleas in this and seven other cases.
