In a significant legal development, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has declared the eight-day physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNAs null and void. The court ruled that the remand granted to the lawmakers was unlawful and ordered their immediate release.

This decision comes amid growing concerns over the treatment of PTI leaders who have been under arrest since the May 9 protests.

The PTI MNAs had been taken into custody for their alleged involvement in violent demonstrations, and their physical remand had sparked controversy.

The IHC’s ruling underscores the judiciary’s role in safeguarding individual rights and ensuring that legal procedures are properly followed.

This verdict may further intensify the ongoing political tensions in Pakistan, as PTI continues to challenge the actions taken against its members.

The party has been vocal about what it perceives as a crackdown on its leadership, especially in light of its rivalry with the current government.