--- title: "ATC indicts Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha in terror case" description: "Both outlets reported that the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) indicted Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha in a terror case. The Business Recorder mentioned the allegations of violating security protocols, while the Daily Times specified the case pertained to the removal of a barrier. Both headlines and excerpts noted the summoning of prosecution witnesses for the next hearing." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/12392-imaan-and-hadi-s-arrest-atc-judge-irked-over-io-s-absence site: HarZaviya language: en --- # ATC indicts Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha in terror case pakistan · updated 8 Oct 2026, 8:04 AM PKT · 5–8 Oct 2026 · 25 articles from 14 outlets over 3 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 8 Oct 2026 — ATC indicts Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha in terror case (2 outlets) > Both outlets reported that the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) indicted Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha in a terror case. The Business Recorder mentioned the allegations of violating security protocols, while the Daily Times specified the case pertained to the removal of a barrier. Both headlines and excerpts noted the summoning of prosecution witnesses for the next hearing. - **Daily Times** — [ATC indicts Imaan, Hadi Ali Chattha in terror case](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1563963/atc-indicts-imaan-hadi-ali-chattha-in-terror-case/) · 8 Oct 2026, 8:04 AM PKT > An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Wednesday indicted lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha in a case pertaining to removal of a barrier, and summoned prosecution witnesses at the next hearing. ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Supra conducted the hearing. Dr Shireen Mazari appeared before the court along with counsel Eimal Khan Mandokhail, Zainab Janjua and […] - **Business Recorder** — [ATC indicts Imaan, Chattha](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40443158/atc-indicts-imaan-chattha) · 8 Oct 2026, 5:31 AM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Wednesday indicted human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari and her husband, advocate Hadi Ali Chattha, in a case involving allegations of violating security protocols and assaulting police personnel. ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra, while hearing the case, indicted the lawyers, who were produced before the court through a video link, in the case register... ### 7 Oct 2026 — Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha indicted in security breach case (12 outlets) > Most outlets reported that an Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) indicted Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha in a security breach case, often noting the formal framing of charges and the context of the alleged disruption of an international cricket team’s security route. Some also mentioned the deferral of the initial indictment due to their absence, citing a power outage at Adiala Jail or failure to produce them. A few outlets highlighted the defence’s objections, particularly over incomplete legal formalities and lack of access to case documents. - **Pakistan Today** — [Imaan Mazari, Hadi Chattha indicted in Islamabad protest case](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/07/imaan-mazari-hadi-chattha-indicted-in-islamabad-protest-case) · 7 Oct 2026, 9:57 PM PKT - **Abb Takk News** — [Imaan Mazari, husband indicted in Islamabad security breach case](https://abbtakk.tv/imaan-mazari-husband-indicted-in-islamabad-security-breach-case/) · 7 Oct 2026, 4:32 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: An Islamabad anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Wednesday formally indicted lawyer and human rights activist Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, in a case concerning an alleged security breach during the visit of an international cricket team in 2024. ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra framed charges against the... - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Imaan Mazari, Hadi Chattha indicted in Barrier Removal Case](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/07-Oct-2026/imaan-mazari-hadi-chattha-indicted-in-barrier-removal-case) · 7 Oct 2026, 4:13 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – Islamabad ATC indicted Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha in a barrier removal case, despite objections from the defence over access to lawyers and case documents. Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) proceeded with indictment of Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha in a case involving the alleged removal of barriers, despite strong reservations raised […] - **The Nation** — [ATC indicts Imaan Mazari, Hadi Chattha in barrier removal case](https://www.nation.com.pk/07-Oct-2026/atc-indicts-imaan-mazari-hadi-chattha-barrier-removal-case) · 7 Oct 2026, 2:45 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > An Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) indicted Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha in a case concerning the removal of barriers, despite defence objections over the non-provision of case documents and denial of access to lawyers. - **Minute Mirror** — [Imaan Mazari, Hadi indicted by Islamabad ATC](https://minutemirror.com.pk/imaan-mazari-hadi-indicted-by-islamabad-atc-640750/) · 7 Oct 2026, 2:20 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > An Islamabad anti-terrorism court on Wednesday formally charged lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali - **Daily Times** — [Imaan Mazari, Hadi Chattha indicted in Islamabad security breach case](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1563779/imaan-mazari-hadi-chattha-indicted-in-islamabad-security-breach-case/) · 7 Oct 2026, 1:21 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > An Islamabad anti-terrorism court (ATC) formally indicted lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha on Tuesday. The case involves allegations of disrupting an international cricket team’s security route and inciting public unrest. Read More: Court defers indictment of Imaan, Hadi ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra conducted the hearing, with both accused appearing through video […] - **Dawn** — [Islamabad ATC indicts Imaan, Hadi in security breach case despite objection over incomplete legal formalities](https://www.dawn.com/news/2035372/islamabad-atc-indicts-imaan-hadi-in-security-breach-case-despite-objection-over-incomplete-legal-formalities) · 7 Oct 2026, 12:03 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Tuesday formally indicted lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha in a case pertaining to the alleged disruption of the security route of an international cricket team and incitement to public unrest. Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra presided over the proceedings, during which both accused were produced through video link. At the outset, Hadi ob... - **Pakistan Observer** — [Court indicts Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali Chattha in barrier removal case](https://pakobserver.net/court-indicts-imaan-mazari-hadi-ali-chattha-in-barrier-removal-case/) · 7 Oct 2026, 11:54 AM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Wednesday indicted Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha in a case related to… - **Hum News English** — [ATC indicts Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali Chattha in security breach case](https://humenglish.com/latest/atc-indicts-imaan-mazari-hadi-ali-chattha-in-security-breach-case/) · 7 Oct 2026, 11:34 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Wednesday framed charges against lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha in a case over the alleged disruption of an international cricket team's security route, overruling objections from the defence that legal requirements had not been met. Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra, who heard the case, summoned prosecution witnesses on Oct ... - **Geo News** — [Islamabad ATC indicts Imaan Mazari, husband Hadi Chattha in 2024 security breach case](https://www.geo.tv/latest/685379-islamabad-atc-indicts-imaan-mazari-husband-hadi-chatha-in-2024-security-breach-case) · 7 Oct 2026, 11:21 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari with her husband and fellow lawyer Hadi Ali Chattha, during a court hearing in Islamabad on December 5, 2025. — AFPISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism Court in Islamabad on Wednesday indicted lawyer and human rights activist Imaan Mazari and her... - **The Express Tribune** — [Islamabad ATC indicts Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali Chattha in barricade removal case](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2633450/islamabad-atc-indicts-imaan-mazari-hadi-ali-chattha-in-barricade-removal-case) · 7 Oct 2026, 5:59 AM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > Orders that Imaan and Chattha be physically produced at the next hearing, summons prosecution witnesses for October 9 - **Business Recorder** — [Production of Imaan, Hadi: ATC warns Adiala Jail authorities of contempt proceedings](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442960/production-of-imaan-hadi-atc-warns-adiala-jail-authorities-of-contempt-proceedings) · 7 Oct 2026, 5:31 AM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday warned Adiala Jail authorities that contempt of court proceedings would be initiated against them if they fail to ensure the production of human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari and her husband, Advocate Hadi Ali Chattha, via video link during the next hearing. Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra, while hearing the case, remark... ### 5 Oct 2026 — ATC expresses displeasure over IO's absence and missing case record in Imaan, Hadi bail hearing (8 outlets) > Most outlets reported that an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) expressed frustration or anger over the absence of the investigating officer and the failure to produce the case record during the bail hearing of Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha. While the tone of the language varied — with some outlets using "reprimands," "warns," or "threatens jail" — the core focus was on the court's dissatisfaction with the police. A few outlets, such as Hum News English and Dunya News, specifically mentioned the summons of the DSP and the threat of jail, while others like Geo News and Dawn focused more broadly on the court's displeasure. - **Business Recorder** — [Imaan-Hadi bail plea: ATC irked by IO’s absence, missing case record](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442801/imaan-hadi-bail-plea-atc-irked-by-ios-absence-missing-case-record) · 6 Oct 2026, 5:02 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday expressed anger over the non-appearance of the investigating officer (IO) and non-provision of the case record registered against the human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari and her husband, Advocate Hadi Ali Chattha. ATC Judge Abul Hasnat Muhammad Zulqarnain, while hearing the case against the couple registered in connection with a violation o... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [ATC unhappy over IO’s absence in bail pleas of Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali Chatha](https://www.app.com.pk/national/atc-unhappy-over-ios-absence-in-bail-pleas-of-imaan-mazari-hadi-ali-chatha/) · 5 Oct 2026, 8:44 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD, Oct 05 (APP):An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday expressed severe annoyance over the absence of the investigation officer in bail pleas of arrested lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha in a terrorism and Section 144 case related to a protest, and adjourned the hearing, saying it would pass an order regarding the IO.... - **Hum News English** — [ATC summons DSP, threatens jail over missing record in Imaan, Hadi protest case](https://humenglish.com/latest/atc-summons-dsp-threatens-jail-over-missing-record-in-imaan-hadi-protest-case/) · 5 Oct 2026, 2:35 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad expressed severe displeasure over the failure to produce the case record in the protest case against lawyer and activist Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali, summoning a police officer in person and warning that he could be arrested for providing incorrect information. ATC Judge Abul Hasnat Muhammad Zulqarnain summoned DSP Legal Naeem Yousaf over the ... - **Dawn** — [Imaan and Hadi's arrest: ATC judge irked over IO's absence, police failure to present case record](https://www.dawn.com/news/2034905/imaan-and-hadis-arrest-atc-judge-irked-over-ios-absence-police-failure-to-present-case-record) · 5 Oct 2026, 1:02 PM PKT · 94% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Monday expressed strong displeasure over the absence of the investigating officer (IO) and the police’s failure to produce the case record during the hearing of bail petitions filed by lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha in a protest-related case. ATC Judge Abul Hasnat Muhammad Zulqarnain summoned the deputy superintende... - **Minute Mirror** — [ATC warns police over Imaan, Hadi hearing](https://minutemirror.com.pk/atc-warns-police-over-imaan-hadi-hearing-639795/) · 5 Oct 2026, 12:45 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad on Monday reprimanded police officials after the investigating officer failed - **Dunya News** — [ATC summons DSP, seeks record in Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha bail case](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/976210-atc-summons-dsp-seeks-record-in-imaan-mazari-and-hadi-ali-chattha-bai) · 5 Oct 2026, 12:29 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > An ATC judge expressed anger over police failure to produce the bail case record of Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha, summoning the DSP and ordering him to remain in the dock. - **Pakistan Observer** — [Court expresses dismay over non-submission of Imaan Mazari, Chattha case record](https://pakobserver.net/court-expresses-dismay-over-non-submission-of-imaan-mazari-chattha-case-record/) · 5 Oct 2026, 12:18 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday expressed dismay at police officials for failing to produce the case record… - **Geo News** — [ATC reprimands police over IO's absence in Imaan, Hadi bail petition hearing](https://www.geo.tv/latest/685050-atc-reprimands-police-over-ios-absence-in-imaan-hadi-bail-hearing) · 5 Oct 2026, 12:03 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > Human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari with her husband and fellow lawyer Hadi Ali Chattha, during a court hearing in Islamabad on December 5, 2025. — AFPJudge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain presides over hearing in case.ATC judge calls for judicial force to implement court orders.Judge Zulqarnain... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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