Arrest warrants issued for ARY's Salman Iqbal, Mubashir Lucman

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Tuesday issued arrest warrants for ARY chief executive Salman Iqbal and anchor Mubashir Lucman for presenting anti-judiciary programs.

IHC Justice Shaukat Siddiqui was hearing the Islamabad District Bar petition against ARY’s program maligning the judiciary.

During the hearing, Secretary Information, Dr. Nazeer and Acting Chairman, PEMRA, Pervaiz Rathore appeared before the court, while PEMRA submitted CDs and transcriptions of Mubashir Lucman’s anti-judiciary programs which were broadcast on ARY.

Later, the court issued warrants of arrest for Salman Iqbal and Mubashir Lucman, as both the accused failed to appear before the court, despite summons.

Further hearing of the case has been adjourned until first week of August.