PTI spokesperson Raoof Hasan was released from Adiala Jail on Tuesday after an anti-terrorism court granted him bail in the terror case.

“There is no direct or indirect evidence available to connect the present accused/petitioner with the abetment of the offence attributed,” said the court order.

ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra presided over the bail hearing, granting Hasan’s release upon furnishing surety bonds of Rs200,000. The judge noted that Hasan, a 75-year-old with severe health issues, including being a cardiac patient and cancer survivor, had no prior criminal record. The investigation had been completed, and Hasan was not needed for further prosecution.

The case involved the alleged recovery of explosives, but the court found no evidence linking Hasan to the charges.

PTI lawyer Naeem Haider Panjutha announced Hasan’s release on X. Footage showed Hasan walking away from the jail and leaving in a vehicle.

The court’s order highlighted the lack of evidence, stating that nothing was recovered from Hasan during his physical remand, and no material linked him to financing the explosives. The release order was subsequently issued.