Islamabad bar concerned about Imaan Mazari’s health

The Islamabad Bar Association (IBA) has voiced serious concerns regarding the alleged declining medical condition of Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha, who are currently in custody. The IBA has formally appealed to the Chief Justices of the Islamabad High Court and the Supreme Court of Pakistan, urging them to take immediate notice and intervene in the matter.

In a letter addressed to the high court and supreme court justices, the IBA's Acting President Iram Rashid and Secretary Raja Khawar Dhaniyal detailed what they described as a critical situation for the two prisoners. According to the letter, Imaan Mazari is reportedly suffering from significant medical problems requiring continuous treatment while incarcerated. Hadi Ali Chattha is also said to be facing difficult health circumstances and in need of proper medical attention.

The bar association emphasized that access to timely and appropriate medical care is a fundamental right guaranteed to every prisoner. They stressed the responsibility of the concerned authorities to ensure that inmates receive the necessary healthcare facilities. Consequently, the IBA has requested that jail authorities and medical officers issue immediate instructions for providing consistent and adequate medical treatment to both Mazari and Chattha. Furthermore, the association implored the chief justices to schedule an early hearing for pending applications seeking the suspension of the prisoners' sentences.