Court proceedings in case against Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha adjourned
Most outlets reported that the hearing in the case against Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha was adjourned, with the Business Recorder leading with the court’s decision. The Daily Times, in contrast, focused on the completion of the cross-examination of prosecution witnesses by the state counsel. Both outlets identified the defendants and the nature of the case, but the emphasis on procedural developments differed.
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17 articles · 7 outlets
Sat
Court proceedings in case against Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha adjourned
3 outlets
Court proceedings in case against Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha adjourned
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ATC orders Imaan, Hadi to record their statements in security breach case
ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Saturday directed human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Hazir-Mazari and her spouse, Hadi Ali Chattha, to record their statements under Section 342 (power to examine the accused) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) at the next hearing in the security breach case. ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra, who conducted the proceedings at Adiala jail, adjourned the ...
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State counsel completes cross-examination in Imaan, Hadi case
A state-appointed counsel on Friday completed the cross-examination of all prosecution witnesses in a security breach case against lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha, who are being tried at Adiala Jail over the alleged disruption of an international cricket team’s security route and incitement to public unrest. The couple is accused of removing barriers […]
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ATC adjourns hearing of Imaan, Hadi case
RAWALPINDI: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Friday adjourned the hearing of a case against human rights activist and lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari and her husband, advocate Hadi Ali Chattha, who are accused of violating a security protocol and assaulting police personnel, after the state counsel completed cross-examination of the prosecution witnesses. ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra heard the case a...
Thu
ATC replaces state counsel in security breach case after lawyers object to appointment
3 outlets
ATC replaces state counsel in security breach case after lawyers object to appointment
Most outlets reported that the anti-terrorism court replaced the state counsel in the case after the lawyers objected to his appointment. Both excerpts led with the court’s decision and the lawyers’ objections, with slight variation in phrasing but no substantive difference in framing.
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State counsel cross-examines prosecution witnesses in security breach case against Imaan, Hadi
ISLAMABAD: A state-appointed counsel on Friday cross-examined all prosecution witnesses in a security breach case against lawyers Imaan Zainab Hazir-Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha. Imaan and her husband, Hadi, are facing a jail trial in a 2024 case pertaining to the alleged disruption of an international cricket team’s security route and incitement to public unrest. The couple, accused of removing...
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ATC replaces state counsel in Imaan, Hadi case
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Thursday cancelled the appointment of state counsel Taimoor Janjua in a security breach case against lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha, after the accused objected to his past conduct in another case. Imaan and her husband, Hadi, are facing a jail trial in a 2024 case pertaining to […]
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Wed
ATC appoints state counsel for Imaan, Hadi in security breach case
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ATC appoints state counsel for Imaan, Hadi in security breach case
Most outlets reported that an anti-terrorism court appointed a state counsel to cross-examine prosecution witnesses in a security breach case against lawyers Imaan Zainab Hazir-Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha. Pakistan Today repeated the headline without additional context, while Daily Times provided a brief explanation, noting the counsel would represent the defence side.
Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 3 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.
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ATC replaces state counsel after Imaan, Hadi object to appointment
Judge tells accused that if their lawyers are not present tomorrow, state counsel will cross-examine
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ATC appoints state counsel for Imaan, Hadi in security breach case
An anti-terrorism court on Wednesday appointed a state counsel to cross-examine prosecution witnesses from the defence side in a security breach case against lawyers Imaan Zainab Hazir-Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha. Advocate Taimur Janjua has been directed to be present at the next hearing as Imaan and Hadi’s lawyers failed cross-examine the witnesses during Wednesday’s […]
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Wed
ATC appoints state counsel for Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali in security breach case
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ATC appoints state counsel for Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali in security breach case
Most outlets reported that an anti-terrorism court appointed a state counsel to represent Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali in a security breach case, with some noting that the legal team had refused to cross-examine prosecution witnesses. Business Recorder focused on the completion of witness statements in the case, while the other outlets emphasized the appointment of the state counsel. Dawn and Hum News English provided additional context about the role of the state counsel in cross-examining prosecution witnesses from the defence side.
Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 4 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.
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ATC appoints state counsel for Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali in security breach case
ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court appointed a state counsel on Wednesday to represent human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Hazir-Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chatta after their legal team refused to cross-examine prosecution witnesses in a high-profile security breach trial, according to court documents. Earlier on Monday, the anti-terrorism court adjourned proceedings in the case against Imaan...
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ATC appoints state counsel for Imaan, Hadi in security breach case
ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court on Wednesday appointed a state counsel to cross-examine prosecution witnesses from the defence side in a security breach case against lawyers Imaan Zainab Hazir-Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha. Advocate Taimur Janjua has been directed to be present at the next hearing as Imaan and Hadi’s lawyers failed cross-examine the witnesses during Wednesday’s proceedings in ...
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Court appoints state counsel in Imaan Mazari, husband case
An anti-terrorism court (ATC), set up at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, on Wednesday appointed a state counsel in the case filed against human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha for removing barriers and interfering in official duty, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
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Imaan, Hadi case: ATC completes recording the statements of witnesses
RAWALPINDI: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday completed recording the statements of prosecution witnesses in a case registered against human rights activist and lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari, her husband, advocate Hadi Ali Chattha, who are accused of violating security protocols and assaulting police personnel. ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra, while hearing the case, registered against the coupl...
Mon
Imaan Mazari and Hadi Chattha case adjourned to October 20
2 outlets
Imaan Mazari and Hadi Chattha case adjourned to October 20
Both outlets reported that the Anti-Terrorism Court adjourned the case against Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha until October 20. Hum News English led with the fact that the adjournment followed a lawyer withdrawing the vakalatnama, while 24 News HD framed the adjournment as a procedural update without mentioning the lawyer’s withdrawal.
Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 2 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.
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ATC adjourns Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali Chattha case until October 20
Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Adiala Jail adjourned the case against Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha over the removal of barriers and alleged interference in official duties until October 20, reported 24NewsHD TV Channel.
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Imaan Mazari, Hadi Chattha case adjourned after lawyer withdraws ‘vakalatnama’
RAWALPINDI: An anti-terrorism court on Monday adjourned proceedings until October 20 in the case against lawyer and human rights activist Imaan Mazari-Hazir and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, over the alleged removal of security barriers, after their counsel, Advocate Zainab Janjua, withdrew her vakalatnama. When ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra conducted the hearing at Adiala jail, where the couple...
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