Lahore:An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Monday adjourned until October 22 the hearing of post-arrest bail applications filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ejaz Chaudhry in three cases related to the May 9, 2023, violence and sought the police record in the cases. ATC Judge Manzer Ali Gill heard the applications. Ejaz Chaudhry’s senior counsel did not appear to present arguments, while an associate lawyer sought time to prepare and advance the arguments. The court adjourned the proceedings until October 22, directed the defence counsel to appear on the next date of hearing and ordered the police to produce the relevant case records. Ejaz Chaudhry has sought post-arrest bail in cases involving the attack on Jinnah House, the attack on Askari Tower and the burning of police vehicles near Jinnah House. He is among the prominent accused in the May 9 cases and faces allegations of inciting party workers to engage in violence, arson and vandalism on that day.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026