An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad has granted bail to rights activist and lawyer Imaan Mazari, along with her husband Hadi Ali, in a case involving a security route breach in the federal capital.
ATC Judge Abu Al Hasnat Zulqarnain approved the bail after the Islamabad High Court (IHC) declared their physical remand invalid.
On October 29, the court had initially granted a three-day physical remand for the couple, following a request from Prosecutor Raja Naveed, who argued for a 30-day remand, claiming they posed a security threat to international teams. He also mentioned that a forensic analysis of their videos was necessary and that two additional individuals with them needed to be apprehended.
The defense attorney countered that Hadi Ali’s confrontation was with a person not in uniform.
Following arguments, the court approved a three-day remand for further questioning.
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Earlier this week, Imaan Mazari, daughter of former lawmaker Shireen Mazari, and her husband were detained in Islamabad after an altercation with security personnel at a checkpoint.
Footage from the incident shows Mazari and Hadi attempting to enter a restricted area, where they engaged in a dispute with security officials while trying to clear the barricades. The road had been sealed to ensure the safety of the England cricket team playing a Test match against Pakistan at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The video depicts Mazari and Hadi attempting to remove barriers, leading to a scuffle with police as they were denied passage.With daily demand at passport offices ranging from 45,000 to 50,000 applications, current equipment limits output to about 20,000 to 22,000 passports, causing a backlog. Officials believe the new machines will help reduce delays and enhance processing efficiency nationwide.
