An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad has granted a 3-day physical remand for Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) leader Ali Wazir and human rights activist lawyer Imaan Mazari.
They were arrested following a controversial speech at a recent PTM rally, and they are facing charges of sedition, intimidation, and incitement.
The arrests were made two days after a public meeting, organised by the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM). Wazir, a PTM member, and Imaan had both addressed the rally. Videos circulating on social media showed speakers criticising the military establishment over enforced disappearances.
Here is the link of her controversial speech, circulating on social media:
This is Imaan Mazari, daughter of former Pakistan Minister Shireen Mazari. She gave a speech at a PTM Jalsa calling out Pakistan Army as the real terrorists. Shortly after Pakistan Army abducted her from her residence at midnight. pic.twitter.com/OoMzNSvD8j
— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) August 20, 2023
During the hearing, Imaan’s lawyer argued that no evidence had been presented against her and questioned the need for her custody.
Both Imaan and Wazir were granted a three-day remand.
Imaan’s mother, former human rights minister Shireen Mazari, expressed concerns about her daughter’s well-being, stating that Imaan had gone on a hunger strike and that her life could be in danger in jail.
Who is Imaan Mazari?
Imaan Mazari is a lawyer by profession. She is also well known as an activist for human rights in Pakistan. She began her legal career while studying at the University of Edinburgh. Imaan Mazari is the daughter of Shireen Mazari. She is from South Punjab, Pakistan. She is of ethnic Baloch descent and belongs to the Mazari family. Her real name is Imaan Zainab Hazir Mazari.
