Pakistan’s ruling party, PTI, has suffered a major blow as four of its top leaders have been sentenced to 10 years in prison each. In a series of verdicts delivered by the anti-terrorism court, judges have found the leaders guilty of conspiracy and embezzlement. The verdicts were handed down in two separate cases, including the infamous “Toshakhana case” and a case related to the burning of vehicles in Lahore.
In the Toshakhana case, former Punjab Governor and PTI leader Omar Sarfraz Cheema, former Senator Aziz Chaudhry, Dr. Yasmin Rashid, and Mian Mahmood Rashid were sentenced to 10 years in prison each. However, in a surprising twist, 22 out of 33 accused in the vehicle-burning case were acquitted, while 5 were sentenced to 10 years in prison each.
The verdicts have sparked a heated debate in the country, with opposition leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai calling for a democratic dialogue to resolve the country’s issues. In a statement, Achakzai said that the opposition is ready to engage in a dialogue to save the country from destruction.
The verdicts are a major setback for the PTI, which has been facing intense pressure from the opposition and the judiciary. The party has been accused of corruption and embezzlement, and the verdicts are seen as a major blow to its reputation.
The anti-terrorism court has been hearing several cases related to the 9th of May incidents, in which several people were killed and injured in the country. The court has also heard cases related to the burning of vehicles and containers in Lahore.
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