Tahir Abbas Sipra
Tahir Abbas Sipra is an Islamabad-based judge serving in the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC). He recently made headlines for granting bail to Ume Hassan and several of her students, who were involved in a case related to interference with government affairs. His decision came after a period of heightened tensions surrounding the Lal Masjid and its management, reflecting the complexities of legal proceedings amid political and social unrest in Pakistan.
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Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra presided over the hearing where the arrest warrant for Qaiser was issued.
Islamabad ATC issues bailable arrest warrant for PTI’s Asad Qaiser over 2023 Judicial Complex clashes - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2025-09-22
Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra announced the verdict sentencing Abdul Latif and others to prison for their involvement in the attack on the Ramna police station.
‘Haste’ raises eyebrows as ECP disqualifies another PTI lawmaker - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-30
Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra issued the arrest warrant for Omar Ayub and later suspended it.
Islamabad ATC suspends arrest warrant for Omar Ayub in Oct protest case - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-24
ATC Special Court-II judge Tahir Abbas Sipra handed down the punishment under different sections of the Pakistan Penal Code.
May 9 riots: ATC sentences MNA Abdul Latif, 4 PTI members to 27 years in prison - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-30
The accused were presented before the ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra.
Tensions ease around Lal Masjid amid signs of rapprochement - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-06
