Key Takeaways
- Anti-Terrorism Court in Islamabad indicted human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Chattha in a 2024 security breach case.
- The court adjourned the proceedings due to a power outage at Adiala jail, preventing the accused from being present through video link.
- The case involves alleged disruption of the security route of an international cricket team and incitement to public unrest.
An Anti-Terrorism Court in Islamabad has indicted human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Chattha, in a 2024 security breach case. The court heard the case on December 5, 2025, during a hearing.
During the hearing, the court was scheduled to frame charges against the two lawyers, who were accused of disrupting the security route of an international cricket team and inciting public unrest.
Prosecutor Raja Naveed appeared before the court, while junior lawyers represented the accused in the absence of their lead counsel. The junior lawyers requested an adjournment, citing that the lead counsel were busy at the High Court.
The judge observed that copies of the challan had already been provided and intended to frame charges that day. However, a junior lawyer complained that they were not being allowed to meet their clients.
Justice Tahir Abbas Sipra directed the jail authorities to ensure the presence of both accused through video link at the next hearing, warning that contempt would be considered if the accused were not present.
The court briefly adjourned the proceedings due to a power outage at Adiala jail, which prevented the accused from being present through the video link. This led to the court being unable to proceed with their indictment.
The case is significant as it involves allegations of serious security breaches and incitement to public unrest, which could have implications for the safety and security of future events in Pakistan.
The accused, Imaan Mazari and Hadi Chattha, are both prominent figures in the legal community, with Mazari being a well-known human rights lawyer and Chattha a fellow lawyer.
