Photonews Logo Photonews logo
  • Home
  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
    • Sindh
    • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
    • Azad Jammu Kashmir
    • Balochistan
    • Gilgit – Baltistan
  • World
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Videos
    Gen V Season 2 trailer
    Videos

    Gen V Season 2 Trailer Cast, Plot, Premiere Details

    July 26, 2025 3 Min Read
    IShowSpeed Daniel La Belle race
    Videos

    IShowSpeed Beats Daniel La Belle in 40-Meter Race, Hits 41M Subscribers

    June 24, 2025 2 Min Read
    Cardi B new single Outside
    Videos

    Cardi B’s ‘Outside’ Single Sparks Buzz Over Offset and Stefon Diggs

    June 20, 2025 2 Min Read
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Offbeat
  • Blog
  • Contact
Reading: Government Targets Rioters: Civil and Military Distinction in Prosecution
PhotoNews PakistanPhotoNews Pakistan
Font ResizerAa
Search
  • Home
  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
    • Sindh
    • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
    • Balochistan
    • Azad Jammu Kashmir
    • Gilgit – Baltistan
  • World
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Videos
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Offbeat
  • Blog
  • Contact
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2022 Photonews. All Rights Reserved.
"Pakistan Government", "Civil Rioters", "Military Rioters", "Anti-Terrorism Law", "Army Act", "PTI Protests", "Legal Proceedings", "PKLI"
PhotoNews Pakistan > Pakistan > Government Targets Rioters: Civil and Military Distinction in Prosecution
PakistanTop News

Government Targets Rioters: Civil and Military Distinction in Prosecution

Web Desk
By Web Desk Published May 22, 2023 3 Min Read
Share
SHARE

The government has resolved to legally pursue protestors who perpetrated assaults on civilian structures under the auspices of the anti-terrorism law. At the same time, those who defaced military property will face prosecution under the Army Act.

This decision represents a departure from initial plans to charge individuals implicated in the violence following the arrest of PTI leader Imran Khan in military courts, as indicated by the National Security Committee’s decisions. The NSC had supported the action against rioters under the Army Act. Still, criticisms from both domestic and international groups have pushed the government to differentiate between the two groups.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif clarified in a Sunday meeting that those assaulting civilian infrastructure would be tried in anti-terrorism courts. At the same time, cases concerning military properties, like the Corps Commander House, would be adjudicated under appropriate laws.

The Prime Minister referred to May 9 as the country’s “darkest day” when alleged PTI members incinerated the Corps Commander House in Lahore, compared to the attack on Quaid-i-Azam Residency in Ziarat in 2013. The premier drew parallels between the PTI and the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan concerning attacks on military installations, stating that the PTI supporters, like the militants in the past, turned against their country and targeted Radio Pakistan and other buildings nationwide.

Regarding the legal actions against the rioters, he reiterated that anyone involved in planning, incitement, sloganeering, or vandalism would not evade the law.

At a meeting reviewing the legal aspects of the May 9 protests, the Prime Minister was briefed by Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi about the measures taken against the offenders. As a result, they decided to send cases of those damaging public property to anti-terrorism courts, while those harming military infrastructure would face military courts under the Army Act.

Sharif also highlighted his passion for transforming the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute (PKLI) into a world-renowned medical institute, expressing disappointment at the political and personal interests that had caused significant harm to the institution. However, despite the setbacks, he reaffirmed his commitment to restoring and uplifting PKLI, lauding Dr. Saeed Akhtar and his team’s efforts.

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif dispelled the notion of establishing new military courts to prosecute rioters, stating that existing courts under the Army Act would handle such cases. He accused a political leader and his supporters of running a campaign against the armed forces.

PML-N members are eagerly awaiting the imprisonment of PTI leadership. Expressing frustration over the delay in legal action, Senator Irfan Siddiqui lamented the sluggish pace of proceedings against the suspects by his own party’s government. He pointed out the swifter response of the UK government to the London riots in 2011 as a contrast.

TAGGED:FeaturedImran KhanPakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Whatsapp Whatsapp LinkedIn Email Copy Link Print
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Advertisement

HBL Saving Made Easy
HBL Saving Made Easy

Recent Posts

Tufail Rind murder

Journalist Tufail Rind Shot Dead in Ghotki Targeted Attack

Pakistan FBR asset declaration

Pakistan FBR Proposes Public Asset Declarations for Civil Servants

Karachi weed arrest

Karachi Court Sends Weed Cultivation Suspect to Jail on Judicial Remand

Post Archives

More Popular from Photonews

Trump birthright citizenship ruling 2025
Top NewsWorld

Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Deemed Unconstitutional

3 Min Read
Cyclone Shakti Karachi
Pakistan

Cyclone Shakti Intensifies in Arabian Sea, Threatens Pakistan Coast

2 Min Read
Pakistan IMF flood review 2025
Business

Pakistan Seeks IMF Review of Economic Targets Due to Flood Losses in 2025

2 Min Read
Tech

Job Scams: AI-Powered Fraud Targets US Job Seekers

In 2025, job scams are surging, fueled by a tight labour market and advanced generative AI.…

October 6, 2025
Entertainment

Kim Kardashian Boosts Security After Alleged Murder Plot in 2025

Kim Kardashian revealed a terrifying ordeal in the Season 7 trailer of The Kardashians, set to…

October 8, 2025
Offbeat

Brenda Biya’s Viral TikTok Challenges Paul Biya’s 2025 Cameroon Election Bid

On the eve of Cameroon’s October 12, 2025, presidential election, Brenda Biya, the 27-year-old daughter of…

October 4, 2025
Sports

PCB Announces Match Officials for Pakistan vs. South Africa Series

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has revealed the match officials for the upcoming Pakistan vs. South…

October 4, 2025
PhotoNews Pakistan

Always Stay Up to Date

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

Categories

  • World
  • Pakistan
  • Punjab
  • Sindh
  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  • Balochistan
  • Azad Jammu Kashmir

 

  • Top News
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Videos
  • Tech
  • Offbeat
  • Blog

© 2024 Phototnews
All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?