ISLAMABAD: A District and Sessions Court in Islamabad has formally charged Shahzad Ali, Vice Chancellor of the Health Services Commission, in a case involving allegations of assaulting a woman.
Judicial Magistrate Shaista Kundi framed the charges, which the accused denied. The court has directed that proceedings continue on the allegations.
The court issued a written order dated October 12, according to which the alleged incident took place on July 17, 2025. The accused was charged with allegedly manhandling the complainant, punching and kicking her, and injuring her by pressing her neck.
A case against Shahzad Ali Khan was registered at the Women Police Station on July 29, 2025.
The court directed that the case proceed under Sections 354 and 337-A of the Pakistan Penal Code.
The charges were read out to the accused in court in his presence. He denied the allegations and stated that he would present his defence if required.
The case will now proceed in accordance with the court’s directions. The charges remain allegations, and the accused has denied criminal responsibility.