The Anti-Terrorism Court of Lahore has handed over Maulana Muhammad Tahir Saifi, a leader of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), to police custody for a 7-day physical remand. The remand comes in connection with charges related to issuing a fatwa against the Chief Justice of Pakistan. Presiding over the case, Anti-Terrorism Court Judge Khalid Arshad reviewed the proceedings during which Maulana Muhammad Tahir Saifi was presented in court. The Investigating Officer requested the court grant a physical remand to conduct a photogrammetric test and recover the microphone used during the speech. The court approved the request and ordered that Maulana Muhammad Tahir Saifi be produced again on August 6 after the completion of the remand period.

Source: The Nation July 30, 2024 18:30 UTC