Bail Granted to Imran Khan in Four Arson Cases Amid Ongoing Legal Battles

An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan has granted bail to former Prime Minister Imran Khan in four cases related to May 2023 arson incidents in Lahore. Khan, leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, was charged in connection with violence following his arrest. Hearings in eight other cases are postponed till November 30.

In a significant legal development, Pakistan's anti-terrorism court has awarded post-arrest bail to former Prime Minister Imran Khan in four high-profile arson cases.

Khan, the head of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was accused of orchestrating violent protests after his arrest in May 2023, linked to a corruption case. Furthermore, hearings for eight other cases have been postponed to November 30.

The Punjab government's prosecutor claims that Khan encouraged aggressive actions against military and government facilities. The defense, however, argues the charges are inconsistent with the facts, seeking additional time to present their case.

(With inputs from agencies.)