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Pakistan: Ex-Chief Justice files contempt petition against Shehbaz Sharif
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Former Chief Justice of Pakistan Jawad S Khawaja has submitted a contempt petition to the Pakistani Supreme Court against the country's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, accusing him of failing to implement the court's May 7 directive in the military courts case, The Express Tribune reported
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Pakistan SC seeks clarification on Army Act's application in school attack
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has asked why the Army Act was not applied to the 2014 Army Public School attack cases. Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail raised concerns about the necessity of constitutional amendments for military trials, while Khawaja Haris of the Ministry of Defence explained t
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Pakistan's Supreme Court to hear military courts case on January 7
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Pakistan's Supreme Court's constitutional bench has scheduled the hearing of the military courts case for January 7, ARY News reported. According to the released cause list, the bench will address cases from January 7 to January 10. On January 7, the bench will hear petitions challenging the
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Pak military courts grant pardon to 19 convicts involved in May 9 riots
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Military courts have granted pardon to 19 convicts involved in the May 9, 2023 riots, which erupted following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, ARY News reported quoting the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
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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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"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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"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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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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