Defamation case: Imaan Mazari issues 'unconditional apology', IHC dismisses case.

ISLAMABAD -- Human rights activist Imaan Mazari, who is the daughter of PTI leader Shireen Mazari, issued an 'unconditional' apology in the Islamabad High Court (IHC), following which a case registered against her regarding derogatory statements about institutions was dismissed.

During the proceeding of the hearing today, the court remarked that as Mazari as apologised and showed regret on her remarks, there was no need for an FIR.

The court further added that the human rights activist has also assured that she would refrain from passing derogatory statements in the future.

IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah heard the case on Monday. Mazari appeared in court along with her lawyer Zainab Janjua.

A case was registered against Imaan at Islamabad's Ramna police station under PPC sections 138 (Abetment of act of insubordination by soldier) and 505 (Statements conducing to public mischief).

The lawyer had issued remarks regarding the institution earlier this month...

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