Pakistan, Oct. 5 -- An Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court expressed strong displeasure after police failed to produce the case record during a bail hearing involving lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha. Judge Abul Hasnat Muhammad Zulqarnain questioned why the investigating officer was absent from the proceedings.

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The defence lawyer, Riasat Ali, told the court that he was ready to present detailed arguments on the bail applications. However, the judge asked about the investigating officer. A court official said the officer was out of the city, prompting the judge to summon a deputy superintendent of police.

When the DSP appeared, the judge asked about the case record ...