Another lawyer remanded, two released
The anti-terrorism court ordered to send the suspect to jail for a week on judicial remand
Anti-terrorism Court.
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ISLAMABAD:
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Monday sent another lawyer to jail on judicial remand. The court also sought arguments from the prosecution on the bail petitions filed by three other attacking lawyers.
The Islamabad police produced the Young Lawyers Forum President Shoaib Gujjar in the court of ATC judge Raja Jawwad Abbas Hassan after which the court ordered to send the suspect to jail for a week on judicial remand.
The judge also deferred hearing on bail petitions of three other accused advocates Liaquat Manzoor Kamboh, Khalid Mehmood and Muhammad Umar until Tuesday (today). The court sought details of the case against the accused.
Lawyers rally from district courts to D-Chowk for release of arrested comrades
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Lawyers rally from district courts to D-Chowk for release of arrested comrades
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Lawyers rallied from Islamabad district courts to D-Chowk for the release of lawyers arrested for attacking IHC building. The protesters have given authorities a 48-hours ultimatum to accept their demands.
The rally conducted by Islamabad Bar Council originated from Islamabad District Courts and consisted of lawyers from the twin-cities. The rally began from Jinnah Avenue and reached D-Chowk with lawyers chanting slogans on the occasion.
Lawyers demanded that the arrested lawyers be released and FIRs against them be withdrawn. They have also asked for the demolished chambers to be rebuilt. They said that if their demands are not met within 48 hours, they will gather at D-Chowk once again and announce the next course of action.