Lahore: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Thursday extended the interim bail of Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan, the sisters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder, until September 5 in multiple cases related to the May 9 riots, including the alleged attack on and arson of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) office.
ATC Judge Malik Abid Hussain heard the bail applications.
Uzma Khan appeared before the court to mark her attendance, while Aleema Khan filed a one-day exemption request from personal appearance. The court accepted her application.
Both Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan have obtained interim bail in cases concerning the alleged burning of the PML-N office and other incidents linked to the May 9 violence.
Meanwhile, another anti-terrorism court (ATC) extended the interim bail of Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan until September 5 in a case relating to alleged violence against police during the PTI protest on October 5.
ATC Judge Manzer Ali Gill heard the case.
Uzma Khan appeared before the court, while Aleema Khan did not appear as she was in Islamabad. Her counsel filed a one-day exemption from personal appearance, which the court accepted.
The court directed the prosecution to complete its arguments on the interim bail applications.
Both Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan have obtained interim bail in the case registered at Shafiqabad Police Station over the October 5 protest and alleged violence against police.
According to the prosecution, the two sisters are accused of inciting PTI workers to stage a violent protest. The prosecutor told the court that police personnel were attacked and vehicles were set on fire during the October 5 protest.