Military courts in Pakistan sentenced on Thursday 60 more civilians, including the nephew of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, to prison terms ranging from two to 10 years for their roles in violent attacks on military installations during the May 9, 2023, nationwide riots.
The development comes just days after civilian courts handed down prison terms to at least 25 civilians involved in the attacks.
The incidents, triggered by the arrest of Imran Khan, included assaults on the Jinnah House in Lahore and the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi among other sites.
According to a statement issued by the military's media wing, the court-martial process adhered to strict legal protocols, ensuring the accused were provided with their constitutional rights.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the sentences were based on evidence and testimonies presented during the trials.
Imran's nephew, Hassaan Niazi, was sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment in the Jinnah House attack case. Other high-profile convicts in the same case included Brigadier (retd) Javed Akram, sentenced to six years, and Captain (retd) Waqas Ahmed Mohsin, who received a two-year sentence.
Supporters of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan participate in a protest against his arrest, in Peshawar, Pakistan, May 9.
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The ISPR said that the trials for all individuals detained in military custody for the May 9 events have now concluded. Convicted individuals retain the right to appeal their sentences.
The violent protests of May 9, described by officials as an unprecedented challenge to state institutions, erupted after the first arrest of Imran Khan. Rioters targeted military and government buildings, prompting authorities to pursue suspects under military laws.
“The nation, government, and armed forces remain resolute in maintaining justice and the state's indomitable writ,” the ISPR said in its statement.
Below is a complete list of the convicted individuals and their sentences:
Jinnah House attack
- Hassan Khan Niazi – 10 years
- Mian Abbad Farooq – 2 years
- Raees Ahmed – 6 years
- Arzam Junaid – 6 years
- Ali Raza – 6 years
- Brigadier (retd) Javed Akram – 6 years
- Muhammad Arsalan – 7 years
- Muhammad Umair – 6 years
- Nauman Shah – 4 years
- Muhammad Rahim – 6 years
- Mudassir Hafeez – 6 years
- Sajjad Ahmed – 4 years
- Waqas Ali – 6 years
- Ameer Zohaib – 4 years
- Haider Majeed – 2 years
- Captain (retd) Waqas Ahmed Mohsin – 2 years
- Mian Muhammad Akram Osman – 2 years
GHQ attack
- Raja Danish – 4 years
- Syed Hasan Shah – 9 years
- Muhammad Abdullah – 4 years
AIMH Rawalpindi attack
- Ali Hussain – 7 years
- Farhad Khan – 7 years
Punjab Regiment Center, Mardan attack
- Zahid Khan – 2 years
Headquarters Dir Scouts, Timergara attack
- Sohrab Khan – 4 years
- Asadullah Durrani – 4 years
- Izzat Khan – 2 years
- Muhammad Ilyas – 2 years
- Muhammad Suleman – 2 years
Bannu Cantt attack
- Amin Shah – 9 years
- Ikramullah – 9 years
- Samiullah – 2 years
- Khizar Hayat – 9 years
- Saqlain Haider – 9 years
- Niaz Muhammad – 9 years
- Rahimullah – 9 years
- Khalid Nawaz – 9 years
PAF Base, Mianwali attack
- Faheem Sajid – 8 years
- Ehsanullah Khan – 10 years
- Muhammad Bilal – 4 years
Faisalabad ISI office attack
- Hamza Sharif – 2 years
- Amjad Ali – 2 years
- Muhammad Salman – 2 years
- Muhammad Farrukh – 5 years
- Muhammad Ali – 2 years
Multan Cantt check post attack
- Khurram Liaqat – 4 years
- Pirzada Mian Muhammad Ishaq Bhutta – 3 years
- Hamid Ali – 3 years
Rahwali Gate, Gujranwala attack
- Muhammad Ahmed – 2 years
- Muneeb Ahmed – 2 years
- Muhammad Nawaz – 2 years
- Muhammad Waqas – 2 years
- Sufyan Idrees – 2 years
- Ashar Butt – 2 years
Chakdara Fort attack
- Zakir Hussain – 7 years
- Ikramullah – 4 years
- Raees Ahmed – 4 years
- Gohar Rehman – 7 years
Peshawar FC gate attack
- Muhammad Ayaz – 2 years
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