Remand extended in playwright abduction case

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has extended the physical remand of nine co-accused in the kidnapping for ransom case of renowned Pakistani drama writer, Khalilur Rehman Qamar, by an additional 15 days.

The accused were presented before the ATC judge following the expiration of their previous remand.

The Investigating Officer (IO) informed the court that while some money and weapons had been recovered from the accused, the vehicles and remaining weapons used in the abduction, as well as the victim's wristwatch, were still missing.

Based on this information, the judge extended the remand to allow further investigation.