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Barrier removing case: Court has to decide I and Imaan Mazari or terrorists or otherwise: Hadi Ali Chattha

Islamabad:Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) has ordered to arrange meeting of their lawyers with Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha in the terrorism case related to removing barrier against them.

Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra took up the case for hearing.

Dr Shireen Mazari, advocate Riasat Ali Azad and advocate Aimal Khan appeared in the court.

The court directed to arrange meeting of Riasat Ali Azad, Zainab Janjua and Aimal Khan with Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha in jail.

During the hearing of the case Riasat Ali Azad said how he will run ahead the case if meeting is not held with Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha.

Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra remarked it is mentioned in terrorism law trial should run on daily basis.

He inquired from prosecution how many more witnesses are in the case.

The prosecutor told there are 9 witnesses.

The court directed prosecutor the lawyers will have to be given access to the accused persons.

Hadi Ali Chattha said on the occasion that why he is not being presented in the court. This is against the transparent trial.

He said he is in jail since 8 months. He cannot understand how he will move his case ahead.

Chattha said cameras are installed at the venue of meeting in jail. In this situation how can the lawyer and client can talk to each other.

Chatha said the court has to decide about our punishment and acquittal. Therefore, he should be presented in the court.

Hadi Ali Chattha said the court has to decide I and Imaan Mazaari are terrorists or otherwise.

The court adjourned the further hearing of the case till October 14.