Islamabad ATC seeks report on failure to produce Imaan, Hadi in security breach case

An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad has sought clarification from jail authorities regarding the failure to produce human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, despite a court order directing their appearance in a case related to the removal of security barriers for the English cricket team. The couple, who have challenged the framing of terrorism charges, were initially not produced before the court and no representative from the jail administration attended to explain their absence.

The judge directed prosecution and police officials to contact the jail authorities via telephone to ascertain the reason for their non-production and ordered a written explanation to be submitted by 11am. The couple appeared before the court through a video link, with their lawyers present. The judge also inquired about photographs taken during previous proceedings and imposed a ban on mobile phones inside the courtroom.

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