An anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi sentenced human rights lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha to ten years in prison each on October 29, according to Geo News and their counsel’s account to Arab News. The case concerns an alleged disruption of security barriers during an international cricket team’s 2024 visit.

Their lawyers said they would challenge the decision. The defense disputes the use of terrorism charges in the case. This ruling is separate from earlier proceedings involving social-media posts, and a stated intention to appeal is not a ruling by a higher court.

Sources & references

  1. Geo News — courtroom reporting and defense arguments
  2. Arab News Pakistan — counsel’s statement and distinction from the separate case
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