{
  "id": 10438329,
  "title": "Lahore ATC extends physical remand of PTI's Hammad Azhar for 7 days in Jinnah House attack case",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/lahore-atc-extends-physical-remand-of-ptis-hammad-azhar-for-7-days-in-10438329",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T12:06:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2033277/lahore-atc-extends-physical-remand-of-ptis-hammad-azhar-for-7-days-in-jinnah-house-attack-case"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lahore: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) has extended the physical remand of PTI leader Hammad Azhar for another week in connection with the 2023 Jinnah House attack case, according to a report on Monday. The incident took place during protests on May 9, 2023, where several PTI leaders and workers were accused of attacking and vandalizing the residence of the corps commander. On Monday, police presented Azhar before ATC Judge Manzer Ali Gill following the completion of his initial 21-day physical remand. The prosecution requested additional remand to retrieve Azhar's mobile phone and SIM card, stating these items as crucial pieces of evidence. Azhar questioned the need for further remand, arguing that his 21-day detention was already severe. He also raised concerns about the denial of access to his lawyers and family members, a matter previously raised by his relatives in court. The ATC will now decide on the police's request for further remand. Separately, a Lahore High Court (LHC) bench ruled in favor of Azhar's mother and wife, allowing them to meet him during police custody after they had previously filed a petition against this restriction. The LHC dismissed a similar petition filed by the family earlier, directing them to address their concerns with the police. Azhar was arrested on September 5, 2023, but his mother claimed police were unaware of his arrest until the following day, leading to his appearance before an ATC the same day. Azhar, son of former Punjab Governor Mian Muhammad Azhar, has been declared a proclaimed offender by multiple anti-terrorism courts for his failure to attend proceedings in cases related to the May 9 riots. He resurfaced in public on May 22, 2024, a year after going into hiding following the state's crackdown on the party leadership amid the May 9 violence.",
  "summary": "LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Monday extended the physical remand of PTI leader Hammad Azhar for another seven days in the 2023 Jinnah House attack case . Sarwar Road police had booked several PTI leaders and workers on charges of attacking and vandalising the Jinnah House , which also serves as the residence of the corps commander, during the May 9, 2023 protests against the arrest of…",
  "key_points": [
    "Lahore ATC extends Hammad Azhar's physical remand for 7 days in Jinnah House attack case.",
    "Prosecution seeks additional week to retrieve Azhar's mobile phone and SIM card.",
    "Lahore High Court permits Azhar's mother and wife to meet him in police custody."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn - Pakistan",
        "title": "Lahore ATC extends physical remand of PTI's Hammad Azhar for 7 days in Jinnah House attack case",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/lahore-atc-extends-physical-remand-of-ptis-hammad-azhar-for-7-days-in",
        "published": "2026-09-28T11:42:19.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}