Nineteen individuals convicted in the May 9 riots have been granted a pardon by the military courts, according to a News report citing the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The ISPR statement revealed that these 19 convicts had submitted pleas for mercy during their sentence and, after exercising their legal right to request leniency, their petitions were approved. These individuals were part of the total 67 people involved in the riots who filed petitions for clemency. Out of these, 48 petitions were forwarded to the Courts of Appeal for further review.
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The pardon granted to the 19 individuals was issued on humanitarian grounds, adhering to the law. The remaining petitions for mercy will be processed according to the established legal timelines.
Among those granted amnesty were individuals like Muhammad Ayaz, Sami Ullah, and Laiq Ahmad, whose sentences have been annulled. After completing necessary formalities, these convicts will be released.
The ISPR emphasized that all other convicts still have the right to appeal, ensuring their legal rights under the constitution are preserved. The move is described as an example of the legal process in action, reflecting compassion and mercy in the pursuit of justice.
Earlier, ISPR Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry made it clear that the stance of the Pakistan Armed Forces on the May 9 violence remains resolute.
