From Dawn · Malik Asad · · 2m
ATC appoints state counsel for Imaan, Hadi in security breach case
Anti-terrorism court appoints state lawyer to cross-examine Imaan and Hadi in security breach case.
In brief
Anti-terrorism court appoints state lawyer to cross-examine Imaan and Hadi in security breach case. Anti-terrorism court appoints state counsel for Imaan and Hadi after they refused to cross-examine prosecution witnesses in security breach case. Originally reported by Dawn.
ATC appoints state counsel
Anti-terrorism court appointed state counsel Taimur Janjua to cross-examine prosecution witnesses in security breach case against Imaan and Hadi.
“The witnesses are present; you may proceed with the cross-examination”
Security breach case details
Imaan and Hadi accused of removing barriers from international cricket team security route and inciting public unrest in 2024.
Indicted on Oct 7
Imaan and Hadi indicted on October 7 for alleged security breach and incitement to public unrest.
Jail trial underway
Imaan and Hadi facing jail trial at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail with ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra presiding.
Defence lawyers failed cross-examine
Imaan and Hadi’s lawyers failed to cross-examine prosecution witnesses during Wednesday’s court proceedings.
Court order for cross-examination
Court ordered Imaan and Hadi to cross-examine witnesses but they refused, so state counsel appointed.
“But the defence side is reluctant, rather refused to cross-examine. Both the accused are advocates themselves, and they have been asked to cross-examine the witnesses, but they have also refused to do so. In view of that, this court has no other option but to appoint a state counsel on behalf of the accused at the state expense as provided in law”
State counsel appointed
State counsel Taimur Janjua appointed from list of five lawyers provided by Islamabad advocate general.
Hearing adjourned
Court adjourned hearing until October 22 (Thursday) after refusing Imaan and Hadi’s request for delay.
Previous case with Janjua
Janjua previously represented Imaan and Hadi in social media posts case after they objected to his appointment.
Janjua’s prior refusal
Janjua showed up in Islamabad district court instead of state counsel Shakeel Jatt who refused to cross-examine witnesses.
No-confidence application
Hadi informed court in December that no-confidence application was filed against Janjua.
Rearrested after release
Imaan and Hadi rearrested on March 22 after being released from jail following Supreme Court suspension of sentences.
New case details
Imaan and Hadi accused of chanting anti-government slogans and blocking roads in March 2026 case.
FIR sections
FIR included sections 188, 341, 506, 353, and 186 of the Anti-Terrorism Act.
Jail trial consequence
Imaan and Hadi face jail trial after refusing to cross-examine prosecution witnesses in security breach case.
What to remember
Anti-terrorism court appoints state counsel for Imaan and Hadi after they refused to cross-examine prosecution witnesses in security breach case.
