Islamabad, Oct 18, 2025: The District and Sessions Court Islamabad on Saturday adjourned the hearing in TikTok star Sana Yousaf’s murder case until October 23.
Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka conducted the proceedings. During the hearing, the defence lawyers representing the accused, Umar Hayat, again failed to cross-examine the prosecution witnesses, which delayed the trial further.
Judge Majoka expressed strong displeasure over the defence’s repeated failure to conduct cross-examination and warned them to complete it at the next hearing.
He announced that if they fail to do so, the court will appoint a state counsel to carry out the cross-examination and move the case forward in accordance with the law.
“This is the last opportunity for the defence to cross-examine the witnesses,” the judge stated firmly.
The court adjourned the hearing and fixed October 23 for further proceedings.
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