ISLAMABAD: The special judge Central dismissed the pre-arrest bail petition of TikToker and dermatologist Fazeela Abbasi in a money laundering case, citing her non-appearance and misuse of legal relief.

According to a written order issued by the court, Judge Humayun Dilawar noted that the petitioner was absent despite the case being fixed for hearing. Her counsel, Malik Sarwar Awan, appeared on her behalf, while the state was represented by Deputy Director Legal Khushnood Ahmed Bhatti.

The complainant’s counsel and investigating officer Wajid Hussain were also present.

The order stated that a request seeking exemption from personal appearance on medical grounds was rejected with the court observing that the petitioner was “deliberately misusing the concession of pre-arrest bail.”

Pre-arrest bail plea of TikToker dismissed

It stated that the petition had been pending since January 13, 2026, alongside similar matters in which a restraining order had been issued by the Islamabad High Court.

However, the court clarified that no such restraining order existed in the instant petition. Despite this, the trial court had earlier shown restraint due to orders passed in related cases.

“Keeping in view the above, instant petition is dismissed due to non-appearance of petitioner,” the order said, adding that a report under Section 173 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) had been annexed. In a separate development, the Islamabad High Court disposed of a petition seeking removal of names from the Passport Control List (PCL) while adjourning another in a case heard by Justice Mohammad Azam Khan.

During the hearing, the assistant advocate general requested time to submit a reply in the petition filed by YouTuber Rajab Butt, prompting the court to adjourn proceedings.

Meanwhile, the court disposed of the petition filed by TikToker Nadeem Naniwala, whose real name is Nadeem Mubarak. A report submitted by the director legal NCCIA stated that his name had been placed on the PCL on the recommendation of the National Cyber Security Agency and in connection with an inquiry registered with NCCIA Lahore.

The report explained that his name was included under the Passport Rules 2021 and would be removed upon recommendation from NCCIA headquarters. In light of this assurance, the court disposed of the petition.

Published in Dawn, March 27th, 2026