Overview
- The Lahore High Court granted protective bail to Hamza Habib and ordered him to appear before the relevant court by June 1, a decision reported on Monday by multiple outlets.
- Jhang police have registered an FIR naming Hamza after complainant Saqib Chadhar alleged he received threats, making the matter a criminal investigation.
- Outside court, Hamza publicly said he and Momina Iqbal have completed their nikah and denied the FIR’s allegations, calling the case false and politically motivated.
- Momina’s sister Rimsha Iqbal thanked Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for providing security and said harassment began after marriage arrangements were discussed.
- The case now combines a Telegraph Act complaint reportedly lodged against Saqib Chadhar, ongoing police probes, public statements that have amplified attention, and a looming June 1 court date that will determine the next legal steps.