Pakistani Activist Imaan Mazari-Hazir, Husband Arrested En Route to Court

• Prominent human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, were arrested in Islamabad while heading to court.
• The couple was due to appear before the Additional District and Sessions Court regarding controversial social media posts, for which arrest warrants were issued on January 16.
• Mazari-Hazir, a vocal critic of Pakistan’s military, faces multiple charges; her mother, Dr. Shireen Mazari, condemned the arrest as 'fascism at its peak'.
• Videos shared by Dr. Shireen Mazari showed police vehicles forcing the couple's car to stop, with allegations of violence and manhandling by officers.
• The Islamabad High Court Bar Association (IHCBA) and other bar bodies condemned the arrests, announcing strikes and warning of protests.

Why It Matters: Pakistani human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari-Hazir and her husband were arrested, sparking widespread condemnation.