PTI leader Hammad Azhar arrested from Multan in May 9 cases
PTI leader Hammad Azhar has been arrested in Multan in connection with the May 9 protest-related cases. The PTI party has condemned the arrest, labeling it as political victimization and state repression.
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The arrest of a high-profile opposition leader in Pakistan highlights ongoing political tensions and the legal challenges facing the PTI party.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> Hammad Azhar. PHOTO: FILE LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former National Assembly member Hammad Azhar has been arrested in Multan and handed over to Lahore police for further proceedings, police sources told The Express Tribune on Sunday.
According to police sources, Azhar was involved in several cases related to the May 9 events and had been declared a proclaimed offender since May 9, 2023.
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