--- title: "Hammad Azhar arrested, sent on 20-day remand in May 9 case" description: "Most outlets led with the 20-day physical remand of Hammad Azhar by an anti-terrorism court in connection with the May 9 Jinnah House attack case, noting his arrest and police custody. Several also highlighted that Azhar’s mother had filed a petition in the Lahore High Court seeking his recovery and disclosure of the basis for his arrest. While some reports briefly mentioned the 18 cases linked to May 9 riots, others focused more narrowly on the remand and court proceedings. The Daily Times and Dawn included the initial arrest in Multan, while others like Geo News and Aaj News (English) emphasized the legal action taken by Azhar’s mother." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/6818-pti-leader-hammad-azhar-arrested-in-multan site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Hammad Azhar arrested, sent on 20-day remand in May 9 case pakistan · latest filing 7 Sep 2026, 6:43 PM PKT · 6–7 Sep 2026 · 33 articles from 16 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 7 Sep 2026 — Hammad Azhar arrested, sent on 20-day remand in May 9 case (13 outlets) > Most outlets led with the 20-day physical remand of Hammad Azhar by an anti-terrorism court in connection with the May 9 Jinnah House attack case, noting his arrest and police custody. Several also highlighted that Azhar’s mother had filed a petition in the Lahore High Court seeking his recovery and disclosure of the basis for his arrest. While some reports briefly mentioned the 18 cases linked to May 9 riots, others focused more narrowly on the remand and court proceedings. The Daily Times and Dawn included the initial arrest in Multan, while others like Geo News and Aaj News (English) emphasized the legal action taken by Azhar’s mother. - **Minute Mirror** — [Hammad Azhar gets 20-day remand in Jinnah House ca...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/hammad-azhar-gets-20-day-remand-in-jinnah-house-case-626197/) · 7 Sep 2026, 6:43 PM PKT > An anti-terrorism court in Lahore has granted police a 20-day physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Hammad Azhar in the Jinnah House - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [PTI leader Hammad Azhar sent on 20-day physical remand in May 9 case](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/07-Sep-2026/pti-leader-hammad-azhar-sent-on-20-day-physical-remand-in-may-9-case) · 7 Sep 2026, 5:07 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE – An anti-terrorism court (ATC) has handed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Hammad Azhar over to police on a 20-day physical remand in connection with a case related to the May 9 attack on Jinnah House. ATC Judge Malik Abid Hussain heard the case. During the proceedings, the prosecution told the court that Hammad Azhar […] - **Pakistan Observer** — [PTI’s Hammad Azhar Remanded in Police Custody for 20 Days](https://pakobserver.net/ptis-hammad-azhar-remanded-in-police-custody-for-20-days/) · 7 Sep 2026, 4:41 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore on Monday handed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Hammad Azhar over to police on a… - **Abb Takk News** — [ATC grants police 20-day remand of PTI leader Hammad Azhar](https://abbtakk.tv/atc-grants-police-20-day-remand-of-pti-leader-hammad-azhar/) · 7 Sep 2026, 4:24 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore has granted police 20-day physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former federal minister Hammad Azhar in cases linked to the May 9, 2023 unrest. Azhar was produced before the court by Lahore police shortly after authorities formally confirmed his arrest. He... - **Aaj News (English)** — [Court hands Hammad Azhar over to police on 20-day remand](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330471251/court-hands-hammad-azhar-over-to-police-on-20-day-remand) · 7 Sep 2026, 4:07 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore on Monday handed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Hammad Azhar over to the Lahore police on a 20-day physical remand in a May 9 case. Judge Sardar Ahmed Khan heard the prosecution’s request for Hamad Azhar’s remand. The prosecution said that Hamamd Azhar had been arrested in connection with the attack on Jinnah House in Lahore. During the hearing, Az... - **ARY News (English)** — [ATC hands over Hamad Azhar to police on 20 day physical remand](https://arynews.tv/atc-hands-over-hamad-azhar-to-police-on-20-day-physical-remand) · 7 Sep 2026, 3:56 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Hammad Azhar was produced before an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) today in connection with the Jinnah House attack case. - **Dunya News** — [Hammad Azhar sent on 20-day physical remand in Jinnah House attack case](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/971744-hammad-azhar-sent-on-20day-physical-remand-in-jinnah-house-attack-cas) · 7 Sep 2026, 3:56 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > PTI leader Hammad Azhar has been formally arrested by Lahore Police in 18 cases linked to the May 9 riots. - **24 News HD** — [Court grants 20-day physical remand of PTI leader Hammad Azhar](https://www.24newshd.tv/07-Sep-2026/court-grants-20-day-physical-remand-pti-leader-hammad-azhar) · 7 Sep 2026, 3:54 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > An anti-terrorism court in Lahore on Monday approved 20-day physical remand of former federal minister and PTI leader Hammad Azhar and gave him into police custody in connection with a May 9 vandalism case, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. - **Hum News English** — [Police formally confirm Hammad Azhar’s arrest, produce him in court](https://humenglish.com/latest/police-formally-confirm-hammad-azhars-arrest-produce-him-in-court/) · 7 Sep 2026, 3:02 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: Lahore police have formally confirmed the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former federal minister Hammad Azhar, who was wanted in 18 cases registered in Lahore, the Investigation Police spokesperson said on Monday. According to the spokesperson, Azhar had been declared a proclaimed offender and had remained in hiding for three years. The police said that Azhar was be... - **Dawn** — [Hammad Azhar's mother moves LHC for his recovery amid reports of arrest](https://www.dawn.com/news/2028123/hammad-azhars-mother-moves-lhc-for-his-recovery-amid-reports-of-arrest) · 7 Sep 2026, 2:16 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: A habeas corpus petition was filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday seeking recovery of PTI leader Hammad Azhar from alleged police custody. A day earlier, PTI claimed that the leader had been arrested. While Multan and Lahore police officials said they were unaware of his arrest, party sources claimed the PTI leader was taken into custody in a case pertaining to the May 9, 2023... - **Geo News** — [PTI leader Hammad Azhar's mother moves LHC seeking son's recovery](https://www.geo.tv/latest/680967-pti-leader-hammad-azhars-mother-moves-lhc-seeking-sons-recovery) · 7 Sep 2026, 12:35 PM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing > PTI leader Hammad Azhar addresses a press conference in this undated photo. — Screengrab via YouTube/PTIPTI leader's mother seeks orders to disclose Azhar's arrest.Says PTI leader taken into custody two days ago from Multan.Azhar was wanted by police in Lahore and other cities:... - **The Express Tribune** — [Lahore ATC grants 20-day remand of PTI leader Hammad Azhar in Jinnah House attack case](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2627936/lahore-atc-grants-20-day-remand-of-pti-leader-hammad-azhar-in-jinnah-house-attack-case) · 7 Sep 2026, 10:55 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Azhar's mother approaches LHC to produce her son, disclose basis of his arrest and detention - **Daily Times** — [PTI leader Hammad Azhar ‘arrested’ from Multan](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1549100/pti-leader-hammad-azhar-arrested-from-multan/) · 7 Sep 2026, 9:27 AM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former National Assembly member Hammad Azhar has been arrested in Multan, police sources said on Sunday. Police sources said Azhar was arrested in Multan before being handed over to Lahore police for further proceedings. Azhar is involved in multiple cases registered in connection with the May 9, 2023 riots. The […] ### 6 Sep 2026 — PTI leader Hammad Azhar arrested in Multan over May 9 cases (15 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Hammad Azhar was arrested in Multan in connection with cases related to the May 9 riots and later handed over to Lahore Police. Several emphasized that he had been in hiding for an extended period or was declared a proclaimed offender for non-appearance. The Express Tribune and Pakistan Today explicitly mentioned the arrest warrants and legal status, while Dawn noted the PTI's claim of political motivation and police uncertainty about the arrest. Overall, the framing remained consistent on the arrest and its legal basis, with minor variations in emphasis on Azhar’s prior status or the party’s response. - **Business Recorder** — [PTI’s Hammad Azhar arrested in Multan](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40438193/ptis-hammad-azhar-arrested-in-multan) · 7 Sep 2026, 4:39 AM PKT > MULTAN: Police have detained former National Assembly member (MNA) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Hammad Azhar in Multan after he remained underground for a long period. The police sources said former Punjab governor Muhammad Azhar’s son, Hammad Azhar, was arrested in Multan and later handed over to Lahore Police. Police said Hammad Azhar was wanted in several cases linked to the May... - **Pakistan Today** — [PTI slams as Hammad Azhar arrested in Multan over May 9 riot cases](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/07/pti-slams-as-hammad-azhar-arrested-in-multan-over-may-9-riot-cases) · 7 Sep 2026, 12:12 AM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader and former federal minister Hammad Azhar was arrested in Multan over cases linked to the May 9, 2023 riots and handed over to Lahore Police. Azhar faces multiple cases and was declared a proclaimed offender in January 2026 in the Club Chowk attack case. - **Dawn** — [PTI claims Hammad Azhar arrested in Punjab](https://www.dawn.com/news/2027930/pti-claims-hammad-azhar-arrested-in-punjab) · 6 Sep 2026, 9:56 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > The PTI on Sunday claimed that its leader Hammad Azhar has been arrested, denouncing the action as “political vengeance”. While police officials said they were unaware of his arrest, sources said the PTI leader was taken into custody in Multan in a case pertaining to the May 9, 2023 riots. Replying to a query, Multan Regional Police Officer (RPO) Usman Akram Gondal told Dawn that he was unaware... - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [PTI senior leader Hammad Azhar arrested in May 9 cases](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/06-Sep-2026/pti-senior-leader-hammad-azhar-arrested-in-may-9-cases) · 6 Sep 2026, 4:01 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader and former National Assembly member Hammad Azhar has been arrested, police sources said. According to police, Azhar was arrested in Multan and later handed over to Lahore Police. Police sources claimed that Azhar is wanted in several cases related to the May 9, 2023, incidents and had been […] - **Pakistan Observer** — [PTI’s Hammad Azhar Arrested in Multan, Handed Over to Lahore Police](https://pakobserver.net/ptis-hammad-azhar-arrested-in-multan-handed-over-to-lahore-police/) · 6 Sep 2026, 3:58 PM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former federal minister Hammad Azhar has been arrested in Multan. Police sources said on Sunday… - **Minute Mirror** — [PTI leader Hammad Azhar arrested in Multan over Ma...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pti-leader-hammad-azhar-arrested-in-multan-over-may-9-cases-625520/) · 6 Sep 2026, 3:44 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former federal minister Hammad Azhar has been arrested in Multan in connection with cases related - **Abb Takk News** — [PTI leader Hammad Azhar arrested in Multan over May 9 cases](https://abbtakk.tv/pti-leader-hammad-azhar-arrested-in-multan-over-may-9-cases/) · 6 Sep 2026, 3:40 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former federal minister Hammad Azhar has been arrested in Multan in connection with cases registered over the May 9, 2023 riots, police sources said on Sunday. According to the sources, Azhar was taken into custody in Multan and subsequently handed over to Lahore police,... - **The Nation** — [Hammad Azhar arrested in Multan, handed over to Lahore police](https://www.nation.com.pk/06-Sep-2026/hammad-azhar-arrested-multan-handed-lahore-police) · 6 Sep 2026, 2:22 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > Former federal minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Hammad Azhar has been arrested in Multan and handed over to Lahore police, according to police sources. - **Aaj News (English)** — [PTI leader Hammad Azhar arrested in Multan](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330471108/pti-leader-hammad-azhar-arrested-in-multan) · 6 Sep 2026, 2:16 PM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > Senior leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and former National Assembly member Hammad Azhar has been arrested, police sources said on Sunday. According to the sources, Azhar was arrested in Multan and subsequently handed over to Lahore police. Azhar had been wanted in several cases related to the May 9, 2023, incidents of violence and had been declared a proclaimed offender since May 9... - **Hum News English** — [PTI leader Hammad Azhar arrested in connection with May 9 cases](https://humenglish.com/latest/pti-leader-hammad-azhar-arrested-in-connection-with-may-9-cases/) · 6 Sep 2026, 2:10 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former federal minister Hammad Azhar has been arrested in connection with multiple cases registered over the May 9, 2023 violence, police sources said. Azhar was arrested in Multan and handed over to Lahore police, according to the sources. He had been wanted in several cases registered following the May 9 protests and had remained out of public... - **ARY News (English)** — [Ex-MNA Hammad Azhar ‘arrested’ in Multan](https://arynews.tv/hammad-azhar-ex-pti-mna-arrested-in-multan) · 6 Sep 2026, 2:06 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: Former Member of the National Assembly Hammad Azhar has been arrested in Multan and handed over to the Lahore police... - **24 News HD** — [PTI's Hammad Azhar arrested in Multan after long period in hiding](https://www.24newshd.tv/06-Sep-2026/pti-s-hammad-azhar-arrested-multan-long-period-hiding) · 6 Sep 2026, 2:05 PM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing > Police have detained former National Assembly member (MNA) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Hammad Azhar in Multan after he remained underground for a long period. - **Dunya News** — [PTI leader Hammad Azhar arrested in Multan over May 9 cases](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/971588-pti-leader-hammad-azhar-arrested-in-multan-over-may-9-cases) · 6 Sep 2026, 2:03 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Azhar was taken into custody in Multan and later handed over to Lahore Police for further legal proceedings - **Geo News** — [May 9 riots: PTI leader Hammad Azhar ‘arrested' from Multan](https://www.geo.tv/latest/680873-pti-leader-hammad-azhar-arrested-over-may-9-cases-police-sources) · 6 Sep 2026, 1:54 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > PTI leader and former federal minister Hammad Azhar addresses a press conference in this undated image. — PID/FileLAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader and former National Assembly member Hammad Azhar has been arrested in Multan, police sources said on Sunday.Police... - **The Express Tribune** — [PTI leader Hammad Azhar arrested from Multan in May 9 cases](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2627738/pti-leader-hammad-azhar-arrested-from-multan-in-may-9-cases) · 6 Sep 2026, 10:18 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Police say ATC had declared Azhar a proclaimed offender over his non-appearance, issued permanent arrest warrants 33 articles from 16 outlets, 6–7 Sep 2026. 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