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Opposition Leader Sentenced: 200 Supporters Face 10 Years

8/1/2025

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In a dramatic turn of events, a Faisalabad court has sentenced opposition leader Omar Ayub and nearly 200 supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 10 years in prison for their involvement in the May 2023 riots sparked by Khan's arrest. This controversial ruling is seen as a harsh blow to Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, raising concerns over political repression.

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In a dramatic turn of events, a Faisalabad court has sentenced opposition leader Omar Ayub and nearly 200 supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 10 years in prison for their involvement in the May 2023 riots sparked by Khan's arrest. This controversial ruling is seen as a harsh blow to Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, raising concerns over political repression.