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ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP):The District & Sessions Court of Islamabad on Monday completed the cross-examination of prosecution witness Anis ur Rehman in the controversial tweet case against lawyers Iman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chatha.
The case is being heard by Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka at the District and Sessions Courts Islamabad.
During the hearing, both Iman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chatha appeared before the court. On the request of the prosecution, the court initially took a break in the proceedings. After the hearing resumed, Hadi Ali Chatha began cross-examining the witness.
During questioning, Anis ur Rehman informed the court that he holds an MPhil degree in Computer Science and has completed departmental training.
When asked to point out any single tweet containing content against the state, he replied that all tweets were part of a broader narrative. He said no tweet mentioned armed struggle. He added that the term “disinformation vector” was used in his report and stated that the content was based on manipulation. When asked to explain the term further, he said he was unable to do so at that time.
In response to another question, the witness confirmed that the individuals mentioned in his report were those who had reposted Iman Mazari’s content. At one stage, Iman Mazari’s counsel requested an adjournment due to an event related to the Chief Minister. The prosecution opposed the request. The court then briefly paused the proceedings.
After resumption, further cross-examination continued. Anis ur Rehman stated that his report did not mention anyone other than the accused. He claimed that, according to his knowledge, the tweets supported the banned groups.
After the completion of cross-examination, the court adjourned the hearing until January 7.