US EditionJournalist Farhan Mallick sent to jail on judicial remand
- A local court sent journalist Farhan Mallick to jail on judicial remand after rejecting the request for an extension of his physical remand for allegedly spreading anti-state content.
- Mallick was arrested on March 20 under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act for engaging in defamation and disseminating anti-state content.
- The court received an FIR mentioning that Mallick was involved in spreading fake news and incitement against public institutions.
- A hearing on Mallick's bail application is scheduled for March 27, where concerns about mistreatment during his custody were also raised.
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The Express Tribune
Geo NewsJournalist Farhan Mallick sent to jail on judicial remand
A judicial magistrate in Malir on Monday ordered journalist Farhan Mallick’s imprisonment under judicial custody, rejecting the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) request for an extension of his physical remand. Mallick, along with other accused, was presented before the court upon the completion of his initial remand. The magistrate denied further custody and ordered his transfer to Landhi Jail. During the hearing, co-accused Atir told the co…
Court sends journalist Farhan Mallick on judicial remand
In this undated image, journalist Farhan Mallick speaks during an interview. — YouTubeKARACHI: A local court on Tuesday sent journalist Farhan Mallick to jail on judicial remand after rejecting the Federal Investigation Agency’s request for an extension of his physical remand in a...
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