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Islamabad High Court Suspends Matiullah Jan's Physical Remand, Orders Judicial Custody
The Islamabad High Court suspends the 2-day physical remand of journalist Matiullah Jan, directing his judicial custody instead. His lawyers to file a bail application today.
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by News Desk
2024-11-29
Islamabad High Court Suspends Matiullah Jan's Physical Remand, Orders Judicial Custody

The Islamabad High Court on Thursday suspended the two-day physical remand of journalist Matiullah Jan, who was recently remanded to police custody by the Anti-Terrorism Court. The bench, consisting of Chief Justice Amir Farooq and Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir, heard a petition challenging the decision on the physical remand.

 

President of the Islamabad High Court Bar, Riyaz Ali Azad, along with Matiullah Jan's legal team, which included lawyers Iman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chatha, appeared before the court. During the proceedings, Riyaz Ali Azad read out the First Information Report (FIR) against the journalist, highlighting that the FIR did not mention any evidence related to the alleged purchase and sale of ice, a matter central to the case.

 

After reviewing the arguments, the Islamabad High Court decided to suspend the two-day physical remand, stating that Matiullah Jan should be considered for judicial remand instead. The decision marks a temporary relief for the journalist, who has faced increasing pressure over his reporting.

 

Matiullah Jan’s lawyer, Iman Mazari, confirmed that a bail application would be filed today, seeking his release from custody. The case has drawn widespread attention, with many pointing to the implications for press freedom in Pakistan, especially given Jan's outspoken reporting on political and security matters.

 

The Anti-Terrorism Court had earlier ordered the physical remand of Matiullah Jan to police custody for two days, but with the High Court's ruling, the case has now entered a new phase. Legal experts and journalists alike will be closely watching the next steps, particularly concerning the pending bail application and the broader implications for media rights in the country.

 
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