According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), during the implementation of sentences related to the May 9 incident, the convicts had filed petitions for mercy and pardon.
According to ISPR, these convicts are being released after completing the procedural formalities, while all other convicts still retain their rights to appeal and other legal remedies under the law and constitution.
In total, 67 convicts had filed petitions for mercy.
According to ISPR, 48 petitions were sent to the “Courts of Appeal” for legal review, while 19 petitions were approved purely on humanitarian grounds following the law.
The remaining mercy petitions will be processed within the stipulated time as per the law.
The spokesperson for the Pakistan Army stated that pardoning sentences is a testament to our fair legal process and the strength of justice. This system ensures the provision of justice while keeping the principles of compassion and mercy in view.
According to ISPR, in April 2024, orders for the release of 20 convicts on humanitarian grounds were issued.
The sentences of the following individuals have been pardoned:
- Muhammad Ayaz, son of Sahibzada Khan
- Samiullah, son of Mir Dad Khan
- Laiq Ahmed, son of Manzoor Ahmed
- Amjad Ali, son of Manzoor Ahmed
- Yasir Nawaz, son of Amir Nawaz Khan
- Saeed Alam, son of Muazullah Khan
The sentences of the following individuals have also been pardoned:
- Zahid Khan, son of Muhammad Nabi
- Muhammad Suleman, son of Saeed Ghani Jan
- Hamza Sharif, son of Muhammad Azam
- Muhammad Salman, son of Zahid Nisar
- Ashar Butt, son of Muhammad Arshad Butt
- Muhammad Waqas, son of Malik Muhammad Khalil
- Sufyan Idrees, son of Idrees Ahmed
- Muneeb Ahmed, son of Naveed Ahmed Butt
- Muhammad Ahmed, son of Muhammad Nazir
The sentences of these individuals have also been pardoned:
- Muhammad Nawaz, son of Abdul Samad
- Muhammad Ali, son of Muhammad Boota
- Muhammad Bilawal, son of Manzoor Hussain
- Muhammad Ilyas, son of Muhammad Fazl Haleem
Samiullah, son of Mir Dad Khan, involved in the Bannu Cantonment attack, was sentenced to 2 years of rigorous imprisonment, while Muhammad Ayaz, son of Sahibzada Khan, involved in the FC Cantonment Peshawar attack, was sentenced to 2 years of rigorous imprisonment.
Muhammad Ilyas, involved in the Headquarter Dir Scouts Timergara attack, was sentenced to 2 years of rigorous imprisonment, while Muhammad Waqas, involved in the Rahwali Gate Gujranwala Cantonment attack, was sentenced to 2 years of rigorous imprisonment.
Muhammad Salman, involved in the ISI Office Faisalabad attack, was sentenced to 2 years of rigorous imprisonment, while Muhammad Suleman, involved in the Headquarter Dir Scouts Timergara attack, and Muhammad Nawaz, involved in the Rahwali Gate Gujranwala Cantonment attack, were also sentenced to 2 years of rigorous imprisonment.
Amjad Ali, involved in the ISI Office Faisalabad attack, was sentenced to 2 years of rigorous imprisonment.
Yasir Nawaz, Saeed Alam, and Zahid Khan, involved in the Punjab Regimental Center Mardan attack, were sentenced to 2 years of rigorous imprisonment each.
Hamza Sharif, involved in the ISI Office Faisalabad attack, was sentenced to 2 years of rigorous imprisonment, and Ashar Butt, involved in the Rahwali Gate Gujranwala Cantonment attack, was sentenced to 2 years of rigorous imprisonment.
Sufyan Idrees and Muneeb Ahmed, involved in the Rahwali Gate Gujranwala Cantonment attack, were sentenced to 2 years of rigorous imprisonment each.
Muhammad Bilawal, involved in the Jinnah House attack, was sentenced to 2 years of rigorous imprisonment, while Muhammad Ali, involved in the ISI Office Faisalabad attack, was sentenced to 2 years of rigorous imprisonment.
Muhammad Ahmed, involved in the Rahwali Gate Gujranwala Cantonment attack, was sentenced to 2 years of rigorous imprisonment.
