Legal Turmoil: High-Profile Lawyer and Activist Arrested in Pakistan

Prominent lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali were arrested for allegedly interfering with governmental operations during an international cricket match in Pakistan. The duo faced a three-day physical remand after appearing in an anti-terrorism court, while their arrest drew condemnation from the Human Rights Commission.

A prominent Pakistani lawyer and human rights activist, Imaan Mazari, along with her husband Hadi Ali, has been remanded in custody for three days, as decided by an anti-terrorism court in Pakistan. The couple was detained on charges of interfering with governmental operations during a recent cricket match.

The Islamabad Police apprehended the pair, citing them for creating a security risk by disrupting state duties during the match between England and Pakistan. Their arrest and subsequent remand have sparked backlash from rights organizations, which criticized the charges as vague and potentially unfounded.

Before the court, the prosecution sought a 30-day remand, but the judge only granted a three-day custody period. This is not Mazari's first encounter with the law; she has faced previous arrests, including in late 2022 over sedition, indicating an ongoing legal battle for the notable activist.

(With inputs from agencies.)