Overview

• ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra ordered the arrests of Omar Ayub, Zartaj Gul and Sheikh Waqas Akram in proceedings tied to the Sangjani rally case.
• The court rejected Omar Ayub’s request for exemption from personal appearance and noted the three had not appeared in the case.
• Police were directed to arrest and present the leaders by October 20 as the hearing was adjourned to that date.
• The case stems from PTI’s September 8, 2024 Sangjani rally seeking Imran Khan’s release, with FIRs citing time-limit breach, route violations and stone-pelting on officers.
• PTI acknowledged the warrants on social media and Sheikh Waqas Akram posted about the orders, while a separate ATC proceeding canceled warrants for Asad Qaiser after his in-person appearance.