Pakistan Supreme Court grants Imran Khan bail in May 9 violence cases

Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Thursday granted bail to former prime minister Imran Khan in eight cases connected to the May 9, 2023 violence, when his arrest had sparked widespread protests and vandalism. The ruling, delivered by a three-judge bench led by Chief Justice Afridi, was welcomed by Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party as a legal breakthrough. PTI hailed the decision as a “victory” but confirmed Khan will remain behind bars due to his conviction in the Al-Qadir Trust graft case. The May 9 violence erupted after Khan was detained in Islamabad, with his supporters clashing with police in multiple cities, including Karachi and Lahore. Security forces made hundreds of arrests during fresh rallies this month, underscoring the party’s continued tensions with the government. Khan, 72, has been in prison since August 2023 and continues to face a number of other pending cases. Despite Thursday’s relief, his release from jail will depend on securing bail in the remaining Al-Qadir case. #ImranKhan #PakistanNews #BreakingNews #PTI #PakistanPolitics #SupremeCourt #ImranKhanBail #May9Violence #PakistanUpdates #Karachi #Lahore #AlQadirTrust #PoliticalNews #PakistanCrisis #ImranKhanSupporters #CourtRuling #PakistanToday #LegalNews #PrisonNews #PakPolitics The Indian Express covers a wide spectrum of national and international news, including daily updates, political developments, election coverage, gadget and mobile reviews, technology updates, entertainment news, Bollywood trends, sports news and public opinions on daily topics. The Indian Express's comprehensive coverage extends to global events, providing insightful analysis on international affairs. With a focus on both Indian and global perspectives, the Indian Express delivers top-notch editorial analysis and in-depth reporting. Stay informed with the latest news, trends, explained and expert views from India and around the world. You can search us on YouTube by: @indianexpress, indian express, indian express newspaper today,indian express newspaper,indian express editorial analysis,indian express analysis,indian express analysis today,indian express,indian express news,the indian express newspaper analysis,the indian express,the indian express newspaper analysis today,the indian express editorial analysis,the indian express newspaper. Stay Tuned To Indian Express For More Updates: https://indianexpress.com/ Watch Out Our Weekly Shows: 🡆 Political Pulse - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrDg7LoYgk9yWQFKrxgIIWgWV-Mbq2jwC 🡆 Express Explained In 60 Seconds - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrDg7LoYgk9wf6MYiN9rR3zN3f-lWmfaS 🡆 Zero Hour with Derek O' Brien - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrDg7LoYgk9w95L5sHxAhGVlNgsRFhMHq 🡆 Indian Express Explained - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrDg7LoYgk9y8Wm50M57nutw5usWUkb-k 🡆 UPSC Essentials- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuhtH8j4stw&list=PLrDg7LoYgk9wBTnLuSQmbj1_6U1K6IOYI #LatestNews #BreakingNews #EnglishNews Subscribe to our Channel: The Indian Express: http://goo.gl/RjJrX0 Subscribe to our Network Channels: Jansatta (Hindi): https://www.youtube.com/c/Jansatta Loksatta (Marathi): https://www.youtube.com/LOKSATTA The Financial Express https://www.youtube.com/c/FinancialExpress Express Drives (Auto): https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressDrives Inuth (Youth): https://www.youtube.com/c/InUthdotcom Indian Express Bangla: https://www.youtube.com/c/IndianExpressBangla Indian Express Punjab: https://www.youtube.com/@indianexpresspunjab Indian Express Malayalam: https://www.youtube.com/c/iemalayalam Indian Express Tamil: https://www.youtube.com/@indianexpresstamil Connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/indianexpress Twitter: https://twitter.com/indianexpress Indian Express App: http://indianexpress.com/apps/ Official Website: https://indianexpress.com/