Lawyers on Tuesday announced an indefinite strike at Karachi’s City Courts to protest the failure to register a case against YouTuber Rajab Butt, whom they accuse, along with his associates, of attacking lawyers during a court hearing on Monday.
Thailand Releases 18 Cambodian Soldiers Following Renewed Ceasefire
According to sources, Karachi Bar Association President Amir Nawaz Warraich announced the strike, stating that court proceedings at City Courts would remain suspended until a case is registered against Rajab Butt and others on the complaint of the affected lawyers.
Addressing the media, Warraich said the Karachi Bar stood firmly with its members. He alleged that individuals accompanying Rajab Butt attacked lawyers inside the court premises and claimed that a viral video circulating on social media had been edited, with earlier footage not being shown to present the full context of the incident.
The announcement follows a violent incident on Monday in which Rajab Butt was physically assaulted by a group of lawyers during his appearance at the City Courts. The YouTuber sustained serious injuries, with visible bleeding from his jaw and mouth.
Sources said Rajab Butt had arrived at the sessions court to seek interim bail in a case when the altercation occurred. The incident led to heightened tensions within the court premises before police and court staff intervened to restore order.
No case has yet been registered against either party, fueling further anger among the legal community and prompting the strike.
