A Quetta Anti-Terrorism Court has granted the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) a three-day physical remand of former police surgeon Dr Ayesha Faiz.
CTD officials produced Dr Ayesha before the court on Monday and requested custody for further investigation. ATC Judge Syed Ali Mubeen approved the three-day remand.
Dr Ayesha Faiz Faces Multiple Cases
Authorities arrested Dr Ayesha about three days before the court hearing.
The CTD alleges that she supported banned organisations during a press conference and promoted their narratives. The allegations relate to remarks she made about the political and security situation in Balochistan.
According to the case filed by the CTD, investigators accused her of praising actions by banned Baloch separatist groups and making statements against Pakistan’s armed forces. These remain allegations and will be subject to legal proceedings.
Investigation Continues
The CTD told the court that it needed custody to investigate the case and collect further evidence.
Dr Ayesha also faces proceedings under cybercrime-related legislation, according to reports. Sources said a separate case was registered against her under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA).
The exact legal sections and full details of all cases were not immediately available from official court records.
Former Quetta Police Surgeon
Dr Ayesha Faiz previously served as a police surgeon at Civil Hospital Quetta.
She retired from government service several months ago. She had also worked in different parts of Balochistan during her medical career.
Her arrest has also drawn criticism from some political and legal figures. Former Supreme Court Bar Association president Senator Kamran Murtaza called for a transparent and impartial review of the case, according to Independent Urdu.
The three-day remand allows CTD investigators to question Dr Ayesha and continue their inquiry. She is expected to be produced before the court again when the remand period ends.
