The Islamabad High Court disposed of the petition seeking to prevent the harassment of Baloch protesters on Friday and ordered authorities to provide security to protesters advocating for the recovery of missing individuals.
The hearing was presided by Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani. The court also instructed the relevant departments to submit details related to cases against Baloch protesters within seven days.
During the proceedings, Advocate General Ayaz Shaukat requested to present a USB containing Mahrang Baloch’s recent press conference. In response, Justice Kayani emphasised that no USB would be accepted and highlighted the daily ridicule faced by individuals in press conferences.
Addressing the attorney general, Justice Kayani highlighted that the people from Balochistan protesting in Islamabad require resolution, asserting, “You have to resolve the matter, not the court.”
He pointed out that the issues faced by the protesters remained unresolved even in Balochistan. Furthermore, he instructed the provision of details of cases against them, whether in Turbat or elsewhere, to the applicant lawyers.
Shaukat maintained that Baloch protestors are not permitted to protest. He clarified that they are refraining from taking action against the protesters due to the court’s interim relief and added that the government’s desire is for the Baloch protesters to return to their homes.
The protesters were represented by Iman Mazari, Attaullah Kundi, and others while Advocate General Islamabad Ayaz Shaukat and State Counsel Abdul Rahman appeared on behalf of the district administration.
