Imaan Mazari and Husband Arrested in Pakistan Over Social Media Posts

• Pakistani human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari-Hazir and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, were arrested in Islamabad while heading to court.
• The couple faces lengthy prison sentences for social media posts critical of the state and its institutions.
• Imaan Mazari, daughter of former human rights minister Dr Shireen Mazari, is known for defending civil liberties and challenging powerful institutions.
• She has a history of legal challenges and arrests due to her outspoken criticism of Pakistan's military and state institutions.
• Authorities charged them under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) for alleged "anti-state" content, leading to a 17-year prison sentence each.

Why It Matters: Prominent human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband were arrested and sentenced in Pakistan for critical social media posts.