Islamabad, August 22, 2025 – In a pivotal legal development, Pakistan’s Supreme Court has granted bail to former Prime Minister Imran Khan in eight cases stemming from the violence and protests of May 9, 2023. The decision comes after months of legal wrangling and repeated denials by lower courts, reigniting hope among Khan’s supporters and shifting the dynamics of the country’s political arena.

The Supreme Court’s bench, headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, accepted Khan’s plea after hearing detailed arguments from his legal team and the government prosecution. Despite today’s ruling, Khan will remain in custody due to pending convictions in unrelated matters, including the much-discussed Al-Qadir Trust case, meaning his release is not yet imminent.

Meanwhile, Khan’s party, PTI, has hailed the verdict as a step towards justice and vowed to intensify its campaign for his complete release. Political analysts suggest that the decision could fuel further mobilization among Khan’s support base, while government officials emphasize that bail does not equal acquittal, with trials continuing as scheduled.

Observers across Pakistan are watching closely as Imran Khan’s legal future – and the wider political implications – continue to unfold amid ongoing public debate.

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