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Adiala Jail Superintendent Faces Contempt Notice Over Video Link Failure

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  • An ATC has issued a contempt of court notice to the Adiala Jail superintendent.
  • The notice is for failing to produce Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha via video link.
  • Jail officials cited internet issues; the hearing is adjourned until Tuesday.

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An Islamabad anti-terrorism court is hearing a case related to providing signed power of attorney documents for Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha. On Saturday, the court issued a contempt of court notice to the Adiala Jail superintendent for failing to produce the accused via video link and for not providing the necessary documents, citing recurring internet issues at the jail. The judge has warned the superintendent of potential prison time for non-compliance and adjourned the hearing until Tuesday.

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An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad has issued a show-cause notice for contempt to the Adiala Jail superintendent. The action was taken over the failure to produce Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, via video link for a hearing on Saturday.

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