The Pakistan military’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced that a military court has sentenced 60 more individuals involved in the May 9 attacks, including the assault on Jinnah House. The Field General Court Martial delivered the sentences after examining all evidence and following legal procedures.
Among those convicted, Hassan Khan Niazi, son of Hafeezullah Niazi, received a 10-year imprisonment. Other notable sentences include:
- Mian Abad Farooq: 2 years imprisonment.
- Rais Ahmed: 6 years imprisonment.
- Arzam Junaid: 6 years imprisonment.
- Ali Raza: 6 years imprisonment.
- Brigadier (Retired) Javed Akram: 6 years imprisonment for his involvement in the Jinnah House attack.
Sentences for Other Attacks
- AIMH Rawalpindi Attack:
- Ali Hussain: 7 years imprisonment.
- Punjab Regiment Center Attack:
- Zahid Khan: 2 years imprisonment.
- Bannu Cantonment Attack:
- Amin Shah: 9 years imprisonment.
- PAF Base Mianwali Attack:
- Faheem Sajid: 8 years imprisonment.
- Faisalabad ISI Office Attack:
- Hamza Sharif: 2 years imprisonment.
High-Profile Sentences
- Group Captain (Retired) Waqas Ahmed Mohsin: 2 years imprisonment for involvement in the Jinnah House attack.
- Muneeb Ahmed, involved in the Rahwali Gate, Gujranwala, attack, was sentenced to 2 years imprisonment.
Background
The convictions stem from the May 9 violence following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The unrest targeted military and government facilities, including the General Headquarters (GHQ), Jinnah House, and various cantonments across the country.
International Reactions and PTI’s Stance
The sentences have drawn criticism from international organizations, including the European Union, United States, and United Kingdom, who raised concerns about the use of military courts for civilian trials. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has condemned the sentences, calling them unconstitutional and vowing to challenge the decisions in higher courts.
These verdicts follow an earlier announcement of sentences for 25 individuals in the same case. The military remains steadfast in ensuring justice and maintaining the state’s authority, according to the ISPR.
