Ex-Senator Mushtaq Ahmed Sent on Remand in Islamabad F-10 Protest FIR Case

Islamabad – (Staff Reporter/Web Desk) – An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad has ordered a three-day physical remand for Mushtaq Ahmed and his co-accused Daniyal. The decision came Monday, as police pushed for more time to dig deeper into a protest case that has drawn wide attention across the capital.

The matter traces back to the Islamabad F-10 protest FIR filed at Shalimar Police Station. Officers say hundreds of demonstrators, somewhere between 400 and 500 people, gathered in Sector F-10 and brought the area to a standstill.

Roads were blocked for hours, according to the complaint. Traffic could not move through the sector, and daily life in the area came to a halt.

Police also claim shopkeepers were pressured to shut their stores. Many businesses reportedly closed under pressure from the crowd, even though owners had not planned to do so.

Officers say they repeatedly asked the protesters to leave peacefully. Despite these warnings, the crowd stayed in place and refused to clear the road.

Things escalated further, according to the FIR. A media vehicle was allegedly damaged, along with other government property in the vicinity.

Stone-pelting also broke out during the standoff, police say. Several officers were hurt while trying to manage the situation and restore order.

Based on these claims, a case was registered against Mushtaq Ahmed and Akhunzada Hussain Yousafzai. Several unnamed individuals were also named in the FIR as unidentified suspects.

The charges fall under anti-terrorism laws. Investigators also invoked sections of the Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Act while building the case.

During Monday’s hearing, prosecutors asked the court for a full 30-day remand. They argued that a longer custody period was needed to trace a vehicle and recover weapons allegedly connected to the unrest.

Duty Judge Rukhshanda Shaheen heard arguments from both sides before making a decision. In the end, the court approved a shorter three-day remand instead of the full month requested.

This shorter timeframe means police must move quickly. Investigators now have a limited window to gather evidence and build their case against the accused.

The case has put a spotlight on how protests are being handled under anti-terrorism law in Islamabad. Legal experts note this approach is becoming more common in cases involving large public gatherings.

For now, both Mushtaq Ahmed and Daniyal remain in police custody. Their next court appearance will depend on how the investigation unfolds over the coming days.