An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad has deferred till August 28 the hearing of the post-arrest bail plea of human rights activist Imaan Mazari, who was arrested in a case pertaining to sedition.

Saturday’s hearing was adjourned without proceedings. ATC duty judge Raja Jawad Abbas heard the plea due to the off day of judge Zulqarnain Haider.

Imaan’s mother Shireen Mazari appeared in the court with her lawyers.

Imaan’s mother Shireen Mazari appeared in the court with her lawyers.

On Thursday, the Islamabad ATC sent Imaan to Adiala Jail on a 14-day judicial remand in a sedition case related to the controversial speech against the state institutions.

Imaan, daughter of former human rights minister Shireen Mazari, was arrested on August 20 after the activist posted on social media platform X that unidentified people were breaking into her home. PTM MNA Ali Wazir was also arrested.

Both were booked on the charges of sedition, preventing government officials from carrying out their duties and damaging public property.