LAHORE: A Lahore High Court division bench on Tuesday dismissed post-arrest bail petitions of PTI Punjab President Dr Yasmin Rashid and others in a case of attacking and burning Shadman police station during the May 9 riots.

A prosecutor told the bench that several new offences including mutiny had been added to the FIR. He said the investigation under the new charges had not been completed yet.

He said the bail petitions were not maintainable at this stage.

The bench comprising Justice Alia Neelum and Justice Asjad Javed Ghural dismissed the bail petitions.

The bench observed that the petitioners should approach the trial court for the bail first after the completion of the police investigation and later approach the high court in case they were denied the relief.

Published in Dawn, September 6th, 2023

Opinion

Editorial

United stance
13 Nov, 2024

United stance

BEYOND rhetoric, unity is rare within the Muslim world. Yet it was reassuring to see Muslim states speak with one...
Unscheduled visit
13 Nov, 2024

Unscheduled visit

AN IMF mission is in Islamabad for unusual, early talks with the Pakistani authorities as the lender seems worried...
Bara’s businesswomen
13 Nov, 2024

Bara’s businesswomen

BARA tehsil, a region typically known for its security challenges and socioeconomic problems, can now boast the...
System failure
Updated 12 Nov, 2024

System failure

Relevant institutions often treat right to internet connectivity with the same disdain as they do civil and political rights.
Narrowing the gap
12 Nov, 2024

Narrowing the gap

PERHAPS a pat on the back is in order for the ECP. Together with Nadra, it has made visible efforts to reduce...
Back on their feet
12 Nov, 2024

Back on their feet

A STIRRING comeback in the series has ended Pakistan’s 22-year wait for victory against world champions Australia....