Pakistan, Feb. 10 -- An Additional District and Sessions Court in Karachi on Tuesday extended the interim bail of popular YouTuber Rajab Butt until March 30 in a case concerning alleged desecration of Islamic symbols. The decision followed a hearing at the Karachi Central Sessions Court.

During the proceedings, Rajab Butt appeared before the court while the complainant's counsel requested cancellation of bail, arguing that the accused arrived late for the hearing and the defence failed to present necessary responses. The court carefully considered these points.

The defence counsel, Mian Ali Ashfaq, was on official leave, according to a junior lawyer. The court noted that the defence had previously failed to appear on multiple occasions,...