The Supreme Court in Islamabad has ordered trial courts to finish all cases related to the events of May 9 within four months.

Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, leading a three-member bench, issued this directive during a hearing about revoking bail for multiple suspects involved in the May 9 incidents.

A defense attorney raised concerns about the practicality of completing all trials in the given timeframe, citing 35 ongoing cases.

Chief Justice Afridi responded by mentioning that during his time as Chief Justice of the Peshawar High Court, the trial for the Mashal Khan murder case in Mardan was completed in three months.

He emphasized that anti-terrorism courts have the capability to work efficiently. Interestingly, just the day before, the Supreme Court had also instructed trial courts to wrap up cases within three months.