Pakistan Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected the federal government's request to constitute a full court bench to hear a set of pleas challenging the trial of civilians in the country's military courts.
Following the Majha floods, stories of unwavering heroism and determination have surfaced, showcasing the villagers' unbreakable character. One of these tales, about a revenue official who put his own life in danger to save BSF personnel as well as civilians from the perilous currents of
The military trial of civilians, who are accused of attacking sensitive installations in courts, are "apt and proportionate response" to the events of the May 9 incidents, the federal government said in a statement, Dawn reported.
When the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party was in power under former prime minister Imran Khan, 29 civilians were tried, found guilty, and sentenced in military courts. Inamur Rahim has petitioned the Supreme Court (SC) to overturn those decisions.
The rapid increase of these weapons, which kill and maim indiscriminately, is exacting a growing toll on civilians and threatens to tear the country apart
The Pakistan government has informed the Supreme Court (SC) that the civilian trials, in military courts, in relation to the violence incited on May 9 have not yet started
The Pakistan Supreme Court bench which was hearing the petitions filed against the trial of civilians in military courts got dissolved for the second time on Monday after the federal government raised objections to the inclusion of Justice Mansoor Ali Shah on the seven-member bench.
The Supreme Court of Pakistan will "quickly" conclude the pleas against the prosecution of civilians in military courts, according to Pakistan's Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, who declined to order a suspension of the proceedings on Thursday, Geo News reported.
The relief operation organized by the Assam Rifles was focused on efficiently distributing relief materials and essential supplies to the affected civilians in the Government Dance College Relief camp in the Imphal West district.
Officials of the Indian Army Rescue Column rescued nine civilians who were stuck in vehicles stranded on an inundated bridge in Rajasthan's Jalore district, officials said on Monday.