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IHC serves notice to secretary interior over TikTokers’ passport control plea

IHC serves notice

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued notices to the Interior Secretary, FIA, and DG Immigration on the petitions filed by TikTokers Nadeem Mubarak (aka Nani Wala) and Rajab Butt seeking removal of their names from the passport control list.

The petitions were heard by Justice Muhammad Azam Khan, with the applicants represented by Barrister Raja Qadeer Janjua and Advocate Ahad Khokhar.

The petitioners requested the court to remove their names from the travel restriction list.

The court issued notices to the relevant authorities, including the Secretary Interior, FIA, and DG Passport & Immigration, seeking their responses. The hearing was adjourned until next week.

On the other hand, in a case concerning the illegal promotion of gambling apps, the court has approved Aroob Jatoi’s request for exemption from personal appearance and extended her interim bail until February 11.

The hearing was conducted by Additional District and Sessions Judge Mansoor Ahmed Qureshi. Aroob Jatoi, wife of Ducky Bhai, was required to appear in court as her interim bail period had expired.

She is facing charges registered against her under the NCCIA.

During the proceedings, Aroob Jatoi submitted a request for exemption from appearance, citing illness. The court accepted her request and granted an extension of her interim bail until February 11.

Court grants relief to Rajab Butt, Nadeem Mubarak in Gambling app case

Court grants relief

LAHORE: Famous TikTokers Rajab Butt and Nadeem Mubarak have received relief from the court in a case related to the promotion of a gambling application.

The matter was heard in the Sessions Court Lahore, where Additional Sessions Judge Mansoor Ahmed Qureshi took up the interim bail petitions filed by the two accused. Rajab Butt and Nadeem Mubarak were presented before the court under strict security arrangements.

During the hearing, the court granted time to the investigating officer to submit the relevant record and extended the interim bail of both accused until January 26.

Earlier in the day, the NCCIA requested additional time to submit the investigation report. Counsel for the NCCIA informed the court that the investigating officer was engaged in proceedings at the High Court, and sought an extension for submitting the record.

The court kept the bail petitions pending, marked the attendance of Rajab Butt and Nadeem Mubarak, and subsequently allowed them to leave the courtroom.

Local court grants interim bail to TikTokers in gambling app case

Lahore Court

LAHORE: A local court in Lahore has granted interim bail to TikTok influencers Rajab Butt and Nadeem Mubarak in cases related to the promotion of gambling apps.

The hearing, presided over by Additional Sessions Judge Mansoor Ali Qureshi, approved the bail applications until January 6, while ordering both accused to remain available for investigation.

 The court also barred the police from arresting the duo until the specified date.

The bail applications were filed through Barrister Mian Ali Ashfaq. Rajab Butt sought bail in one case, while Nadeem Mubarak filed for bail in two cases registered by the NCCIA.

Both individuals are currently facing charges under the National Crime and Cybercrime Investigation Act (NCCIA).