IHC sets June 1 hearing in sentence suspension case

The Islamabad High Court has scheduled a June 1 hearing to address sentence suspension applications for human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha. The pair were previously sentenced to 17 years in prison under cybercrime laws.
Why it matters
The case is a significant point of contention regarding freedom of speech and the application of cyber terrorism laws against activists in Pakistan.
IHC sets June 1 hearing in sentence suspension case
The article presents the legal timeline and charges neutrally, though it covers a highly polarized political topic.
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