Islamabad High Court Adjourns Imaan Mazari, Hadi Chatha Case Hearing Until Sept 23
Mian Nadeem | Published September 08, 2026 | 04:21 PM
"We no longer have any hope of receiving justice from this High Court," Shireen Mazari said tearfully while referring to her daughter Imaan Mazari.
Background
The Islamabad High Court has adjourned until September 23, 2026, the hearing of petitions seeking a suspension of sentences handed down to Imaan Zainab Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chatha, in a case involving controversial social media posts.
Hearing Details
Justice Azam Khan heard the petitions concerning the suspension of sentences awarded to Imaan Zainab Mazari and Hadi Ali Chatha. Lawyers Faisal Siddiqi, Riasat Ali Azad, and Zainab Janjua, among others, represented the petitioners in court.
The absence of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency’s (NCCIA) legal adviser and prosecutor prevented the proceedings from moving forward, leading the court to adjourn the hearing until September 23.
Dr. Shireen Mazari’s Reaction
Dr. Shireen Mazari, mother of Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chatha, broke down after the hearing. She accused Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar of personal revenge against her daughter, stating that all hope of justice from the judicial system had died.
"All hopes of receiving any kind of justice from this High Court have died," she said, describing the judge’s silence during the hearing and the adjournment as extremely shameful for superior judiciary.
She highlighted the irony of a person convicted of murder facing a 17-year sentence for posting a tweet, in contrast to the standard 14-year prison sentence. Dr. Mazari questioned who was seeking revenge on her children, given their history of defending human rights and representing the poor and voiceless without charging fees.
Key Takeaways
- Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chatha are facing charges related to controversial social media posts.
- Their legal representation and access to justice have been severely hindered.
- Dr. Shireen Mazari accuses the judiciary of bias and personal revenge against her children.
