Imaan Mazari
Imaan Mazari is a prominent Pakistani lawyer and human rights advocate known for her work in protecting civil liberties and freedom of expression. As a member of the legal community, she has gained recognition for her advocacy in high-profile cases involving journalists and activists, often facing significant challenges in a country where press freedom is under threat. Mazari's commitment to justice was highlighted recently when she represented journalist Waheed Murad, who was arrested under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) for his social media activities. Her efforts underscore the ongoing struggles for legal rights and protections for individuals in Pakistan.
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Imaan Mazari is one of the lawyers who supported the resignations of the judges.
Notable lawyers, citizens laud judges who resigned in wake of 27th Amendment - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2025-12-06
Lawyer Imaan Mazari and her spouse, Hadi Ali Chatha, on Friday handed over their list of defence witnesses.
Controversial social media posts case: Imaan Mazari, Hadi Chatha submit list of defence witnesses - PakistanPakistan· 2025-12-05
Imaan Mazari was mentioned as being sought by the police in connection with an FIR.
Islamabad police raid 17 locations to arrest clashing lawyers - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-21
Imaan Mazari is a human rights lawyer in Pakistan, unapologetically outspoken in a courtroom that too often doubles as a boys’ club.
Objection overruled: Power, patriarchy, and the cost of dismissing women - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-19
Imaan Mazari represented Asad Ali Toor and faced criticism from Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar.
The words of the Chief Justice - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-16
Imaan Mazari requested police to provide shade for protesting women.
ایک اور بیٹی ....Pakistan· 2025-07-28
Imaan Mazari appeared as Ghias's lawyer during the court hearing.
Islamabad sessions court adjourns hearing of designer Maria B’s defamation suit against podcaster Shehzad Ghias - CulturePakistan· 2025-06-23
Imaan Mazari is one of the lawyers representing Farhatullah Babar in his petition against the FIA.
Islamabad High Court restrains FIA from ‘harassing’ ex-senator Farhatullah Babar - PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-12
Imaan Mazari is a lawyer involved in the petition against the mass deportation of Afghans.
No registered Afghans will be deported until June 30, SC told - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-19
Imaan Mazari is an advocate who criticized the lack of accountability in enforced disappearance cases.
IHC infuriated by lack of progress in finding missing brothers of journalist Ahmed Noorani - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-08
Imaan Mazari highlighted the discriminatory treatment being meted out to the capital’s refugee and Pakhtun population.
Refugee question - Newspaper - DAWN.COMPakistan· 2025-04-03
Imaan Mazari, one of Murad's lawyers, argued that journalism was being treated as a crime.
FIA gets remand of another journalist under Peca law - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-03-28
