Senior journalist Matiullah Jan was released from Adiala Jail on Saturday after an Islamabad anti-terrorism court (ATC) granted him bail in a terrorism and narcotics case, that was widely derided as being “bogus” on “trumped up charges” amid demands for his release.

Margalla Police had registered a terrorism and narcotics case against anchor personATC judge Sipra approves bail plea against surety bonds worth Rs10,000 eachISLAMABAD: Senior journalist M

ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) Islamabad approved the bail of plea of journalist Matiullah Jan in terrorism case. Journalist Matiullah Jan, who was arrested two days ago from Islamabad, was produced in the anti-terrorism court. Matiullah Jan was produced before ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra.

An Islamabad anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Saturday granted bail to senior journalist Matiullah Jan in a terrorism and narcotics case, that was widely derided as being “bogus” on “trumped up charges” amid demands for his release.

Senior Pakistani journalist Matiullah Jan received bail from the Anti-Terrorism Court after his arrest during a police incident in Islamabad

Matiullah Jan was picked up off the street on Wednesday night while investigating claims of casualties in the march in support of jailed former PM Imran Khan.

Senior journalist and anchor Matiullah Jan was taken into custody from Islamabad late last night, his son confirmed in a social media post. The incident has raised concerns among the journalistic community, as the reasons behind his arrest remain unclear.

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has granted bail to senior journalist Matiullah Jan, who was arrested after an alleged confrontation with police at a security checkpoint in Pakistan’s Islamabad, Pakistan-based ARY News reported.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday suspended the physical remand of senior journalist Matiullah Jan in a case registered at Islamabad's Margalla Police Station.

Matiullah Jan's arrest sparks outcry over alleged abduction and terrorism charges. He was covering a protest by supporters of Pakistan's imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan.