Imran Khan’s nephew Hassaan Niazi and 59 others sentenced to 10 years in May 9 cases
Hassaan Niazi, nephew of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and the son of political analyst Hafeezullah Niazi, has been sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment by a military court. The ruling is part of the verdicts in the May 9 cases, where violent protests led to attacks on key military installations across Pakistan.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced on Thursday that 60 individuals, including Hassaan Niazi, were sentenced for their involvement in the May 9 attacks. The incidents included assaults on the Corps Commander House in Lahore, the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, the ISI office in Faisalabad, and other military facilities.
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The ISPR emphasized that all convicted individuals have the right to appeal as guaranteed under the law. “The nation, the government, and the armed forces are steadfast in their determination to uphold justice and the inviolable writ of the state,” the statement added.
The May 9 violence erupted after Imran Khan’s arrest by Rangers officials. The unrest saw significant damage to military installations, sparking nationwide condemnation and leading to widespread arrests. Military courts were invoked to handle the cases, citing the attacks as direct assaults on the state.
The ISPR’s latest announcement comes days after 25 other Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers were sentenced for their involvement in the protests. The military’s stance has been firm, with repeated calls for bringing the “masterminds” behind the attacks to justice.
The rulings have drawn strong reactions from international bodies, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union, which raised concerns about potential violations of human rights and legal processes.
In response, Pakistan’s Foreign Office reiterated its commitment to upholding international human rights standards. FO spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch stated, “Pakistan is fully committed to fulfilling all its international human rights obligations.”
Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar defended the trials, asserting that the Constitution and law were strictly followed. Speaking at a press conference alongside Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and State Minister for Finance Ali Pervaiz Malik, Tarar emphasized that actions taken during the trials complied with international and local legal frameworks.
“No action was taken beyond the ambit of the Constitution and law,” Tarar stated, adding that suspects tried in military courts were afforded the right to fair trials, including access to legal counsel, case records, and their families. He highlighted that military courts are an established practice worldwide and that Pakistan adheres to similar standards.
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