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The Islamabad Bar Association announced a boycott of court proceedings to protest the rearrest of Imaan and Hadi, drawing condemnation from journalists and lawyers.
The Islamabad Bar Association announced a boycott of court proceedings on Saturday in protest against the rearrest of lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali. The arrests occurred hours after they were granted bail, a move decried by journalists and lawyers as a "mockery of justice." This action follows a pattern of detentions for individuals critical of the government.
The rearrest and subsequent protest highlight ongoing tensions between legal professionals, human rights advocates, and state authorities in Pakistan. Such boycotts by bar associations are a significant form of protest within the legal fraternity, aiming to disrupt judicial functions and draw attention to perceived injustices.
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Left: Dawn's left-leaning coverage highlights condemnation from journalists and lawyers, describing the rearrest of Imaan and Hadi as a 'mockery of justice'.
Center: Dawn's center-leaning coverage reports that a lawyers' body announced a boycott of court proceedings in protest against the rearrest of Imaan and Hadi.
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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Bar Association (IBA) has announced a boycott of court proceedings in the federal capital on Saturday (September 19) to protest the rearrest of human rights lawyer Imaan...
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