Prosecutor Appointed to Contest Appeals of May 9 Convicts

The federal government has appointed Syed Zulfiqar Abbas Naqvi as a special prosecutor to contest the appeals filed by individuals convicted in connection with the May 9 violence. The convicts were found guilty by military courts for attacks on military installations following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The appointment signals the state’s intent to uphold the convictions amid ongoing legal challenges. The appeals are currently pending before the Supreme Court, which is reviewing the legality of military trials for civilians.