Pakistan, July 3 -- LAHORE - The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday dismissed former prime minister Imran Khan's post-arrest bail request, ruling that there is enough evidence to link him to the May 9, 2023, violence conspiracy.

The court based its decision on statements from two police officers-Inspector Ismat Kamal and ASI Hassan Afzal-who confirmed Imran's involvement in meetings held on May 4, 7, and 9. These meetings allegedly planned the unrest, weakening the claim that Imran was in jail during the riots.

The judgment noted that these testimonies invoke Sections 120-B and 121-A of the Pakistan Penal Code, which relate to criminal conspiracy and incitement to mutiny. Both charges carry serious legal consequences, including denial ...