--- title: "Imaan Zainab Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha challenge jail trial in security breach case" description: "Most outlets led with the couple’s objection to the jail trial and their legal challenge before the Anti-Terrorism Court. The Business Recorder emphasized the legal action and the nature of the case as a \"coup\" charge, while the Daily Times highlighted their boycott of the proceedings and specific objections to how they were presented during the hearing. Both excerpts focus on the legal challenge but vary slightly in framing the context of the trial." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/13455-islamabad-atc-seeks-report-on-failure-to-produce-imaan-hadi site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Imaan Zainab Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha challenge jail trial in security breach case pakistan · updated 17 Oct 2026, 8:28 AM PKT · 10–17 Oct 2026 · 31 articles from 11 outlets over 6 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 17 Oct 2026 — Imaan Zainab Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha challenge jail trial in security breach case (2 outlets) > Most outlets led with the couple’s objection to the jail trial and their legal challenge before the Anti-Terrorism Court. The Business Recorder emphasized the legal action and the nature of the case as a "coup" charge, while the Daily Times highlighted their boycott of the proceedings and specific objections to how they were presented during the hearing. Both excerpts focus on the legal challenge but vary slightly in framing the context of the trial. - **Daily Times** — [Imaan and Hadi boycott proceedings, object to jail trial](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1568352/imaan-and-hadi-boycott-proceedings-object-to-jail-trial/) · 17 Oct 2026, 8:28 AM PKT > Rights activist and lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, on Friday objected to the manner of their presentation during the hearing of the security breach case, with the couple and their lawyers eventually walking out of the proceedings at Adiala jail. The defence counsel also filed an application seeking an end […] - **Business Recorder** — [Imaan, Chattha challenge their jail trial](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40444587/imaan-chattha-challenge-their-jail-trial) · 17 Oct 2026, 4:35 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > RAWALPINDI: Human rights activist and lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari, her husband, advocate Hadi Ali Chattha, on Friday challenged the jail trial before the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in a case registered against the couple involving alleged violation of a security protocol and assaulting police personnel. The defence counsel, Riasat Ali Azad, filed the petition before ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra, ... ### 15 Oct 2026 — Anti-Terrorism Court orders jail trial for Imaan Mazari and Hadi Chattha (6 outlets) > Most outlets reported that an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) ordered a jail trial for Imaan Mazari and Hadi Chattha after police failed to produce them in court. Several emphasized the police explanation for the failure, citing a shortage of personnel, while others noted the court’s request for an explanation. Dawn added that the couple objected to the manner of their presentation during the hearing and walked out of the proceedings. - **Dawn** — [Imaan, Hadi walk out of proceedings after objecting to jail trial in security breach case](https://www.dawn.com/news/2037580/imaan-hadi-walk-out-of-proceedings-after-objecting-to-jail-trial-in-security-breach-case) · 16 Oct 2026, 2:57 PM PKT > RAWALPINDI: Rights activist and lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, on Friday objected to the manner of their presentation during the hearing of the security breach case, with the couple and their lawyers eventually walking out of the proceedings at Adiala jail. The defence counsel also filed an application seeking an end to the jail trial. The case pertains to t... - **Daily Times** — [Imaan, Hadi to face jail trial in security breach case](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1567790/imaan-hadi-to-face-jail-trial-in-security-breach-case/) · 16 Oct 2026, 8:23 AM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Thursday sought an explanation from police officials for failing to produce Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha in the barrier-removal case, while the police requested that their trial be conducted in jail. Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra directed authorities to explain the reasons for the accused not being brought to court. […] - **Business Recorder** — [ATC to hear case against Imaan, Chattha](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40444432/atc-to-hear-case-against-imaan-chattha) · 16 Oct 2026, 5:17 AM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Thursday said that it would hear a case registered against Human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari, her husband, advocate Hadi Ali Chattha at Adiala Jail after the district administration issued a notification regarding the matter. ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra, while hearing the case against the couple, issued directives to defence lawyers and prosecut... - **Pakistan Today** — [ATC orders jail trial of Imaan Mazari, Hadi Chattha after police fail to produce accused](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/15/atc-orders-jail-trial-of-imaan-mazari-hadi-chattha-after-police-fail-to-produce-accused) · 15 Oct 2026, 10:29 PM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > An Anti-Terrorism Court sought an explanation from police for failing to produce Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha in barrier-removal case. Police cited a shortage of personnel and proposed a jail trial, prompting the Chief Commissioner’s Office to issue a notification for proceedings at Adiala Jail - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [ATC seeks police explanation for non-production of Iman Mazari, Hadi Chattha; jail trial notified](https://www.app.com.pk/national/atc-seeks-police-explanation-for-non-production-of-iman-mazari-hadi-chattha-jail-trial-notified/) · 15 Oct 2026, 7:55 PM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing > An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Thursday sought an explanation from police officials for failing to produce Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha in the barrier-removal case, while the police requested that their trial be conducted in jail. - **Minute Mirror** — [Imaan Mazari, Hadi Chattha to face trial at Adiala...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/imaan-mazari-hadi-chattha-to-face-trial-at-adiala-jail-645309/) · 15 Oct 2026, 7:40 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > An anti-terrorism court has directed lawyers and prosecution witnesses in the case against detained lawyer and human ### 14 Oct 2026 — Anti-Terrorism Court proceedings in case against Imaan Mazari and Hadi Chattha (5 outlets) > Most outlets reported that the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) continued proceedings in the case against Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha. One outlet highlighted that three more witnesses testified against them, while others focused on the fact that Mazari, Chattha, and their lawyers boycotted the proceedings. The framing of the boycott varied slightly, with one noting it occurred after the judge decided to proceed, and another describing it as a deliberate act of non-participation. - **Dawn** — [Imaan, Hadi to face jail trial in security breach case](https://www.dawn.com/news/2037359/imaan-hadi-to-face-jail-trial-in-security-breach-case) · 15 Oct 2026, 6:30 PM PKT > ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court on Thursday directed the counsels and witnesses in a case against incarcerated rights activist and lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, to appear at the Adiala jail for the next hearing after police suggested a jail trial citing limitations in transporting the accused to the court. The court also directed the Adiala jail superint... - **Abb Takk News** — [Islamabad ATC orders Jail trial of Imaan Mazari, Husband in barrier removal case](https://abbtakk.tv/islamabad-atc-orders-jail-trial-of-imaan-mazari-husband-in-barrier-removal-case/) · 15 Oct 2026, 4:43 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad has ordered the trial of human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, to be held inside Adiala Jail in a case concerning the removal of barriers. The Ministry of Law has issued a formal notification regarding the jail trial.... - **24 News HD** — [Islamabad court orders jail trial in barrier case against Imaan Mazari](https://www.24newshd.tv/15-Oct-2026/islamabad-court-orders-jail-trial-barrier-case-imaan-mazari) · 15 Oct 2026, 4:12 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad has issued a notification for the jail trial of human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, in a case related to the removal of barriers. - **Business Recorder** — [Imaan, Hadi boycott case proceedings](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40444283/imaan-hadi-boycott-case-proceedings) · 15 Oct 2026, 4:36 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari, her husband, advocate Hadi Ali Chattha, and their lawyers on Wednesday boycotted the proceedings of a case registered against them after the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) started recording witness statements despite the defence lawyer’s request to record the testimonies after meeting with their clients. ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra, while hearing ... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [ATC testifies three more witnesses against Imaan Mazari, Hadi Chattha](https://www.app.com.pk/national/atc-testifies-three-more-witnesses-against-imaan-mazari-hadi-chattha/) · 14 Oct 2026, 11:26 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Wednesday recorded the statements of three more witnesses in the case against Iman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha concerning the removal of barriers. ### 12 Oct 2026 — ATC orders jail authorities to allow Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha to meet with their lawyers (7 outlets) > Most outlets reported that an Islamabad anti-terrorism court (ATC) directed jail authorities to facilitate meetings between Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali Chattha, and their legal team. The coverage was largely consistent, with variations in emphasis: some outlets noted the court’s questioning of reports from jail authorities, while others highlighted the adjournment of the hearing until October 14. Geo News included a brief mention of the couple appearing via video link and provided a photo caption. - **24 News HD** — [Court puts off hearing of Imaan Mazari, husband bail pleas](https://www.24newshd.tv/13-Oct-2026/court-puts-hearing-imaan-mazari-husband-bail-pleas) · 13 Oct 2026, 10:30 AM PKT > An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of bail petitions filed by human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha in the case of violation of section 144 and terrorism until October 17, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. - **Daily Times** — [ATC orders meeting of Imaan, Hadi with lawyers](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1566401/atc-orders-meeting-of-imaan-hadi-with-lawyers/) · 13 Oct 2026, 9:37 AM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Monday ordered jail authorities to arrange meetings between lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha and their counsels in a case concerning the removal of barriers. ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra issued the directions during the hearing, ordering that lawyers Riasat Ali Azad, Zainab Janjua and Aimal Khan be allowed […] - **Pakistan Today** — [ATC allows prison meetings for Imaan Mazari, husband](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/12/atc-allows-prison-meetings-for-imaan-mazari-husband) · 12 Oct 2026, 7:11 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Mazari and Chattha are facing proceedings in a case registered under anti-terrorism and other criminal provisions. - **The Express Tribune** — [ATC orders jail authorities to facilitate lawyers' meetings with Imaan, Hadi](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2634466/atc-orders-jail-authorities-to-facilitate-lawyers-meetings-with-imaan-hadi) · 12 Oct 2026, 7:09 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Islamabad court adjourns further proceedings until October 14 - **Geo News** — [ATC orders prison meetings for Imaan Mazari, her husband](https://www.geo.tv/latest/686177-atc-orders-prison-meetings-for-imaan-mazari-her-husband) · 12 Oct 2026, 6:26 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > Rights activist Imaan Mazari pictured with her husband Advocate Hadi Ali Chattha. — X@AsadAToorCouple appeared before court via video link.ATC questions reports from Jail authorities.Hearing adjourned until October 14.An Anti-Terrorism Court in Islamabad on Monday heard a... - **Minute Mirror** — [ATC orders jail access to lawyers for Imaan Mazari...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/atc-orders-jail-access-to-lawyers-for-imaan-mazari-and-hadi-chattha-643435/) · 12 Oct 2026, 4:05 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > An Islamabad anti-terrorism court (ATC) has directed jail authorities to allow human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and - **Dawn** — [Islamabad ATC tells authorities to allow Imaan, Hadi to meet their legal team in jail](https://www.dawn.com/news/2036610/islamabad-atc-tells-authorities-to-allow-imaan-hadi-to-meet-their-legal-team-in-jail) · 12 Oct 2026, 3:24 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Monday directed jail authorities to allow lawyers representing human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, to meet them in prison as the couple raised concerns over their access to their legal counsel and the fairness of proceedings in a case related to the removal of security barriers. The couple was indicted in the case on Oc... ### 11 Oct 2026 — Anti-Terrorism Court Disposes of Petition by Imaan Mazari and Hadi Chattha (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported that an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) disposed of a petition filed by human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Chattha, seeking to drop terrorism charges against them. Business Recorder mentioned the petition was filed through their counsel and aimed to strike down terrorism charges, while Daily Times emphasized the court’s action in response to a plea to remove the charges in a case related to the removal of security. Both headlines identify the petitioners and the court’s action but differ slightly in framing the petition’s purpose. - **Daily Times** — [ATC disposes of plea to drop terror charges against Imaan, Hadi](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1565712/atc-disposes-of-plea-to-drop-terror-charges-against-imaan-hadi/) · 11 Oct 2026, 10:15 AM PKT > An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Saturday disposed of a petition seeking to drop terrorism charges against human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, in a case related to the removal of security barriers erected for the English cricket team. The court also sought an explanation, which was provided after a brief […] - **Business Recorder** — [ATC disposes of petition filed by Imaan, Chattha](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40443612/atc-disposes-of-petition-filed-by-imaan-chattha) · 11 Oct 2026, 2:29 AM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Saturday disposed of a petition filed by human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, through their counsel, seeking to strike down terrorism charges in a case registered against them over allegations of violating security protocols and assaulting police personnel. ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra disposed of the petition, rul... ### 10 Oct 2026 — Anti-Terrorism Court Disposes of or Rejects Pleas by Imaan Mazari and Hadi Chattha (8 outlets) > Most outlets reported that the Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) either rejected or disposed of legal pleas filed by human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Chattha, focusing on their requests to drop or modify terrorism-related charges in a security breach case. While some outlets led with the rejection of an adjournment request or the failure of jail authorities to produce the couple in court, others emphasized the disposal of their plea to remove terrorism provisions from the case. The framing varied slightly, with some highlighting procedural delays and others focusing on the legal outcome of the pleas. - **Pakistan Today** — [ATC rejects plea to drop terror charges against Imaan, Hadi](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/10/atc-rejects-plea-to-drop-terror-charges-against-imaan-hadi) · 10 Oct 2026, 10:20 PM PKT - **Abb Takk News** — [ATC rejects hearing Imaan Mazari, Hadi Chattha’s plea against terrorism charges at current stage](https://abbtakk.tv/atc-rejects-hearing-imaan-mazari-hadi-chatthas-plea-against-terrorism-charges-at-current-stage/) · 10 Oct 2026, 9:38 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad on Saturday disposed of an application filed by lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, challenging the terrorism provisions invoked in a security breach case against them. The case was registered at Aabpara Police Station over allegations that the couple had... - **Geo News** — [ATC disposes of Imaan, Hadi's plea against terrorism provisions in security breach case](https://www.geo.tv/latest/685915-atc-disposes-of-imaan-hadis-plea-against-terrorism-provisions-in-security-breach-case) · 10 Oct 2026, 3:35 PM PKT · 77% 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. — AFPImaan, Hadi produced before court via video link.ATC records three prosecution witnesses' statements.Judge Sipra adjourns proceedings... - **Minute Mirror** — [ATC rejects plea to drop terrorism charges against...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/atc-rejects-plea-to-drop-terrorism-charges-against-imaan-hadi-642355/) · 10 Oct 2026, 3:21 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad has rejected a request to remove terrorism charges against lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, advocate Hadi Ali Chattha, in a case involving the alleged removal of barricades and violation of a designated route during the arrival of an international cricket team. The hearing took place on Saturday before ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Supra. The proceedings c... - **24 News HD** — [Islamabad court disposes of Imaan, Hadi’s plea in barriers removal case](https://www.24newshd.tv/10-Oct-2026/islamabad-court-disposes-imaan-hadi-s-plea-barriers-removal-case) · 10 Oct 2026, 1:18 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad on Saturday disposed of the petition, filed by human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha, seeking deletion of terrorism-related sections from the case registered against them for removing barriers, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. - **Hum News English** — [Islamabad ATC seeks report on failure to produce Imaan, Hadi in security breach case](https://humenglish.com/latest/islamabad-atc-seeks-report-on-failure-to-produce-imaan-hadi-in-security-breach-case/) · 10 Oct 2026, 1:14 PM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: An Islamabad anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Saturday sought an explanation from jail authorities over their failure to produce human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, before the court in a case related to the removal of security barriers erected for the English cricket team. ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra was hearing the case in which the couple have challenge... - **Dawn** — [Islamabad ATC seeks report on failure to produce Imaan, Hadi in security breach case](https://www.dawn.com/news/2036142/islamabad-atc-seeks-report-on-failure-to-produce-imaan-hadi-in-security-breach-case) · 10 Oct 2026, 12:56 PM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Saturday sought an explanation from jail authorities for failing 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 erected for the English cricket team. The couple were indicted by the ATC on Tuesday in the case. Both opp... - **Business Recorder** — [ATC rejects Imaan’s & Chattha’s adjournment request](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40443504/atc-rejects-imaans-amp-chatthas-adjournment-request) · 10 Oct 2026, 4:36 AM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Friday rejected a request by the lawyers of human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari and her husband advocate Hadi Ali Chattha, to adjourn the hearing of a case pertaining to allegations of violating a security protocol and assaulting police personnel until next week. Duty ATC Judge Abul Hasanat Muhammad Zulqarnain heard the case in the absence of ATC... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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