Event Brief
PTI claims Hammad Azhar arrested in Punjab
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 06, 2026 at 1:07 PM ET
Summary: PTI said its leader Hammad Azhar was arrested and called it “political vengeance.” Police officials in Multan said they were unaware of any arrest, while sources said he was taken into custody in Multan in a case linked to the May 9, 2023 riots and later handed over to Lahore police, which Lahore police said it could not confirm.
WHO: PTI; Multan Regional Police Officer Usman Akram Gondal; Lahore Investigation SSP Muhammad Naveed
WHAT: PTI claimed Hammad Azhar was arrested; police said they had no confirmation.
WHEN: Sep 05, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Multan, Punjab, Pakistan
WHY: PTI alleged Azhar’s arrest was linked to a case pertaining to the May 9, 2023 riots.
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