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US, UK, EU express concerns over Pak's Military courts sentencing PTI acti
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The concerns have arisen after a military court sentenced 25 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf activists last week to prison terms ranging from two to 10 years for their role in the May 9, 2023 riots, which erupted following the arrest of PTI founder Imran Khan, Dawn reported.
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Pakistan: 60 more civilians, including Imran Khan's nephew, convicted for
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Military courts in Pakistan have sentenced 60 additional civilians to prison for their "involvement" in violent attacks on military sites during the nationwide riots on May 9, 2023, the Express Tribune reported, citing an announcement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursd
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Pakistan Minister Attaullah Tarar accuses PTI of politicizing military cou
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Tarar said that military court sentences do not violate the right to a fair trial, as individuals have access to a lawyer, and family, and still have the opportunity to appeal twice -- once within the military and again in the relevant high court.
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"Country's legal system aligns with international law": Pakistan Foreign O
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
In response to international concerns over military trials for civilians, the Foreign Office (FO) emphasised that Pakistan's legal system is consistent with international human rights law, including provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). This comes af
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Asad Qaiser expresses concern over SC's de
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
He also spoke about the cases registered against PTI members by the state, terming them a matter of concern.
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"Trying civilians in Pakistan military courts lack transparency, independe
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Following the sentencing of 25 people by a military court in Pakistan's Islamabad, the UK expressed concerns and emphasised the lack of "independent scrutiny and transparency" in such proceedings.
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Concerned by sentencing of Pakistani civilians in a military tribunal: US
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
"The United States is concerned by the sentencing of Pakistani civilians in a military tribunal and calls upon Pakistani authorities to respect the right to a fair trial and due process," US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a post on X on Monday.
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EU expresses concern over sentencing of 25 civilians by military court ove
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
In a statement, the European External Action Service (EEAS) in Brussels said, "The European Union notes with concern the sentencing of twenty-five civilians by a military court on 21 December in Pakistan."
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Pakistan: 25 sentenced by Military court for role in May 9 riots, says ISP
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Military courts in Pakistan have sentenced 25 civilians to prison terms ranging from two to ten years for their involvement in violent attacks on military installations during the nationwide riots of May 2023. The convictions follow detailed investigations and the completion of legal procedu
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UK Foreign Secy assures no Military Trial for incarcerated Imran Khan
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
In response to concerns raised by British MPs regarding the imprisonment of former Pakistan PM Imran Khan, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in a letter to a Labour MP issued a detailed statement, saying there is "no indication" that Khan will be tried in military courts, Dawn reported.
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UN Human Rights Committee urges major reforms in Pakistan's legal system
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The UN Human Rights Committee has called for sweeping reforms in Pakistan's legal system, including ending civilian trials in military courts, revising privacy laws, and safeguarding freedom of expression. The recommendations, presented during Pakistan's ICCPR review, also address issues suc
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UN Human Rights Committee calls on Pakistan to reform Military Court Syst
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The UN Human Rights Committee has called on Pakistan to reform its military court system, eliminate the death penalty in civilian cases, and safeguard judicial independence. Emphasising the need for privacy protections and freedom of expression, the Committee recommended broad legal reforms
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