Gilgit (Web Desk): An Anti-Terrorism Court on Tuesday handed a 34-year prison sentence to Khalid Khurshid, the former chief minister of Gilgit-Baltistan and a key leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
The court convicted him on charges of threatening government officials and security agencies during a PTI rally in May 2024.
Along with the prison term, Khurshid was also fined Rs 600,000, and the court ordered his immediate arrest and transfer to jail.
In a further blow to his legal standing, the court directed the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) to block his national identity card.
The case against Khurshid emerged after he allegedly issued threats against the chief secretary of Gilgit-Baltistan, the chief election commissioner, and various security agencies during a PTI event.
An FIR was registered under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA), but Khurshid failed to appear in court for the proceedings, resulting in his status as a fugitive.
Khurshid’s political career had already been marred by his disqualification from office in 2023, following the discovery that his degree from the University of London was a forgery.
His involvement with PTI, particularly in leadership positions such as divisional president in Diamer-Astore, had also led to his involvement in multiple legal cases, including accusations related to protests organized by PTI in Islamabad.
