Published on, Oct. 1 -- October 1, 2025 2:42 AM

The District and Sessions Courts in Islamabad formally commenced the trial and framed charges against human rights activist lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, in the controversial tweet case on Tuesday.

The Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka framed the charges during the hearing.

Following this, the court adjourned the proceedings until 1:30 pm today and summoned the prosecution witnesses for the resumed session.

At the time of indictment, Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha were not present in the courtroom. However, their assisting counsel appeared before the court.

The judge inquired about Imaan and Hadi's whereabouts, to which the lawyer r...