Islamabad ATC overrules Matiullah Jan’s jurisdiction challenge

Islamabad ATC overrules Matiullah Jan’s jurisdiction challenge

A special anti-terrorism court in Islamabad on Wednesday dismissed another application filed by senior journalist Matiullah Jan and decided to frame terrorism charges against him. Judge Tahir Abbas Supra conducted the hearing of terrorism and narcotics cases registered against Jan. After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge said, “The court has considered the submissions of the prosecution and the defence. Charges will be formally framed…