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ATC sentences Imaan, Hadi to 10-years each security breach case

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Asad, M. (2026, October 29). ATC sentences Imaan, Hadi to 10-years each security breach case. Dawn. https://www.dawn.com/news/2040694/atc-sentences-imaan-hadi-to-10-years-each-security-breach-case

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An Anti-Terrorism Court sentenced human rights lawyer Imaan Hazir-Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha to ten years each for a security breach on Thursday. The article does not provide additional details beyond the sentencing information.

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On October 29, 2026, an Anti-Terrorism Court in Islamabad sentenced human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha to 10 years each in prison for a security breach case related to the removal of barriers along a route designated for an international cricket team's convoy on October 25, 2024. The couple was indicted on October 7, 2026, and pleaded not guilty during their trial at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. They had previously been sentenced to up to 17 years for social media posts criticizing the military but were released after Pakistan's Supreme Court suspended those sentences; however, they were re-arrested before their release could be finalized.

Imaan and Hadi have consistently denied the charges against them, alleging that these cases are part of a broader pattern of harassment targeting human rights activists in Pakistan. Legal experts and international organizations like Amnesty International have condemned the verdict as an indictment of Pakistan’s justice system, highlighting concerns over fair trial rights and judicial independence.

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🔮 Following the completion of the trial and final arguments, the court reserved its verdict and said that it would be pronounced on Oct 29.

2026-10-29 · assertive framing · ATC sentences Imaan, Hadi to 10 years in security breach case

🔮 “But we surrender ourselves before the ultimate court where we all must return one day, where all will be held accountable for what they have done.”

2026-10-28 · assertive framing · Imaan, Hadi allege security breach case 'nothing more than harassment' for their human rights work

🔮 He will preside over a single bench at the Rawalpindi registry.

2026-10-27 · assertive framing · Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani posted to Pindi bench after reshuffle at Lahore High Court

🔮 While offering yet another opportunity to human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Hazir-Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha to record their statements in a security breach case, an anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Saturday warned them that a verdict could come even without their testimony if they refused.

2026-10-25 · assertive framing · ATC warns Imaan, husband of verdict sans testimony

🔮 Meanwhile, no prosecution witness could be cross-examined during Thursday’s hearing amid the dispute over the state counsel’s appointment.

2026-10-22 · assertive framing · ATC replaces state counsel in security breach case after Imaan, Hadi object to appointment

🔮 Justice Malik remarked with a smile, “In that case, you might as well remove our badges too, as we are also currently serving as additional judges.”

2026-10-22 · assertive framing · Islamabad High Court seeks evidence against NAB officials’ appointments

🔮 Describing the charge as the foundation of a trial, Azad maintained that any defect in its framing would undermine the legality of the subsequent proceedings.

2026-10-19 · assertive framing · IHC takes up Imaan, Hadi’s appeals against framing of charges in security breach case

🔮 He warned that they could face imprisonment if it was not presented before the court.

2026-10-17 · assertive framing · Islamabad ATC summons Islamabad police chief in security breach case against Imaan and Hadi

🔮 On the application filed by the defence, he said, “I have received your applications; I will issue an order regarding this.

2026-10-16 · assertive framing · Imaan, Hadi walk out of proceedings after objecting to jail trial in security breach case

🔮 The court observed that Barrister Gohar could have submitted his response in writing.

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An Anti-terrorism court has sentenced human rights lawyer Imaan Hazir-Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, to 10-year sentences each in the security breach case on Thursday.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-30

2026-10-30 · Dawn

ATC sentences Imaan, Hadi to 10-years each security breach case · assertive framing

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An Anti-terrorism court has sentenced human rights lawyer Imaan Hazir-Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, to 10-year sentences each in the security breach case on Thursday. asserted

court → sentence → Thursday

An Anti-terrorism court has sentenced human rights lawyer Imaan Hazir-Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, to 10-year sentences each in the security breach case on Thursday. asserted

court → sentence → Thursday