Afghanistan, Aug. 21 -- Pakistan's Supreme Court granted bail to Imran Khan in eight May 9 cases, overturning earlier denials but leaving him jailed in the Al-Qadir Trust corruption case.

Pakistan's Supreme Court has granted bail to former Prime Minister Imran Khan in eight cases related to the violent protests of May 9, 2023. A three-member bench, led by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, overturned the Lahore High Court's earlier denial of bail.

These cases involved accusations ranging from vandalism of military and state installations to attacks on the Lahore Corps Commander's residence. The Supreme Court's decision emphasized the principle of consistency, noting that bail had been granted in similar conspiracy-related matters.

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