Journalist Asad Ali granted one-week bail
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 16 September 2020
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Asad Ali Toor, a journalist, has been granted a one-week protective bail by the Islamabad High Court. This decision comes amid a defamation case registered against him involving the military.Summary
ISLAMABAD—Islamabad High Court on Tuesday granted protective bail to journalist Asad Ali Toor in a case registered against him for defaming the military.
In a tweet, Toor said: “Update: CJ #Islamabad High Court Justice Athar Minallah granted me one week transit/protective bail. I was represented by two young and bright brains @mhaiderimtiaz and @umergilani_lums #Pakistan.”
Rawalpindi Police have registered the case against Toor.
In their tweets, journalists Matiullah Jan, Abbas Nasir, Murtaza Solangi, and Nasir Iqbal welcomed bail for Toor.
Key Points
- Court grants one-week protective bail to journalist Asad Ali Toor.
- The case against Toor was registered by Rawalpindi Police.
- Toor's legal representation included young lawyers from LUMS.
- Prominent journalists expressed support for Toor's bail on social media.
- This ruling marks a significant moment for press freedom in Pakistan.
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