The court acquitted PTI leader and former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi due to a lack of evidence.

In total, 13 accused, including Qureshi, were acquitted, while eight were convicted and sentenced.

ATC Judge Manzar Ali Gill announced the verdict inside Kot Lakhpat Jail.

The court had reserved the decision on December 18 after completing trial proceedings.

The court also ordered the arrest and production of four proclaimed offenders. They were identified as Farooq Anjum, Habib Ahmed, Arsalan and Akbar Khan.

According to the verdict, final statements of 21 accused, including Dr Rashid, were recorded during the trial.

The prosecution produced 56 witnesses. The case named 25 accused, and challans were submitted before the court.

Race Course police had registered the case over the attack at the Club Chowk GOR Gate during the May 9 unrest.

The FIR stated that attackers damaged security cameras installed at the gate, broke police wireless sets, vandalised government property and assaulted police personnel.

The prosecution maintained that the nominated PTI leaders played a role in inciting workers during the May 9 incidents, including acts of violence and rioting.