10-Year Jail Term for 166 PTI Leaders: Crackdown Ahead of Khan's Rally?

10-Year Jail Term for 166 PTI Leaders: Crackdown Ahead of Khan’s Rally?

A Pakistani court delivered a sweeping verdict on Thursday, July 31, 2025, sentencing 166 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment. The charges stem from violent attacks on military installations on May 9, 2023.

Among the convicted are several prominent PTI lawmakers. The harsh sentences have sparked outrage within the party.

The timing of the verdict is particularly significant, falling just ahead of a planned “Free Imran Khan Movement”. This raises concerns about potential political motivations behind the judicial action.

PTI has vehemently condemned the decision, calling it politically motivated and a blatant attempt to suppress dissent. The party plans to challenge the verdict.

This development significantly escalates political tensions in Pakistan, with implications for the upcoming political landscape and the ongoing struggle for power. The potential for further unrest and social upheaval looms large.

Karanveer Sharma

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