An anti-terrorism court has sentenced lawyer Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha to 10 years in prison each in a case involving the removal of barriers and interference in government affairs.
ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Supra announced the verdict at Adiala Jail after imposing sentences under three different legal provisions. The court also imposed fines on both defendants.
The verdict was announced after the court reserved its decision following the completion of arguments. Charges were framed against Mazari and Chattha on October 7, after which their trial formally began as both pleaded not guilty.
The court had appointed state counsel Atif Mahmood, who cross-examined the prosecution witnesses. The prosecution presented a total of seven witnesses during the trial.
The case against Mazari and Chattha was registered on October 25, 2024. Both were on bail in the case before the verdict.
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