A Karachi East judicial magistrate rejected Dania Shah’s request for exemption from appearing in court and ordered her arrest and production at the next hearing on October 28, 2026.
KARACHI, October 19, 2026: A judicial magistrate court in Karachi East has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Dania Shah in a case concerning the circulation of videos involving late television host Dr Aamir Liaquat Hussain.
During Monday’s hearing, the court directed that Shah be arrested and produced before it at the next hearing. The order followed the rejection of a petition seeking exemption from her appearance in court.
The court adjourned further proceedings until October 28, 2026.
Court rejects exemption request
According to the report, Shah’s side had filed a petition requesting exemption from appearing in court. The opposing counsel objected to the request, which the court subsequently rejected.
The court then ordered her arrest and production at the next hearing. The available report does not provide further details about the court’s reasoning or confirm whether the warrant has been executed.
Background of the case
The case concerns the alleged circulation of private videos involving Aamir Liaquat Hussain, the television personality and former member of Pakistan’s National Assembly who died in June 2022.
According to previous reporting, Liaquat’s daughter initiated legal proceedings under cybercrime laws over the videos. Dania Shah has been named as an accused in the case; the allegations remain matters for the legal process to determine.
The case has previously involved proceedings concerning the alleged recording and distribution of the videos. In reporting on earlier stages, Shah’s legal representation challenged aspects of the case and questioned the evidence presented by investigators.
Next hearing scheduled for October 28
The next hearing is scheduled for October 28, when the court is expected to continue proceedings. The latest report does not establish whether Shah has been arrested following the issuance of the warrants.
The case remains a legal matter, and the allegations against the accused should not be treated as proven unless established through the judicial process.
