ISLAMABAD – In a significant legal development, an anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad has approved a two-day physical remand for Raoof Hasan, the Information Secretary of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), in a new terrorism case. This comes just a day after a district and sessions court sent Hasan, along with other suspects, on a 14-day judicial remand in an anti-state propaganda case.
Details of the Arrest and Remand
The counter-terrorism department (CTD) of the police arrested Raoof Hasan earlier today in connection with the new case. The prosecutor informed the court that the remand was necessary to further interrogate Hasan based on the statement of his co-accused, PTI’s media coordinator Ahmad Waqas Janjua.
Allegations and Court Proceedings
According to the prosecutor, Janjua disclosed details about a network allegedly involved in spreading terror. It was revealed in court that Janjua received Rs300,000 from Hasan to carry out activities aimed at spreading terror. The ATC was requested to grant a five-day physical remand to thoroughly investigate these allegations, but the court approved a two-day remand instead.
Context and Broader Implications
Raoof Hasan’s arrest and the subsequent remand order highlight the ongoing legal challenges faced by PTI leaders. The allegations of funding and orchestrating terror activities add a serious dimension to the existing anti-state propaganda charges against them.
The court’s decision to grant a physical remand indicates the gravity of the charges and the need for a detailed investigation. This case is being closely watched, given its potential implications for political dynamics and security concerns in Pakistan.