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.
The administration declared that anyone responsible for the mayhem on May 9—during which numerous government structures and military institutions were vandalized—would be tried in military courts.
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.
Citing the sources, The News International reported that although some federal ministers had suggested that Imran Khan should be alleged as being the mastermind of the May 9 attacks in the military trial but still no decision has been taken in this regard.
Responding to the question regarding the situation in Pakistan, Miller said that US is aware of the reports that civilians will face military trials over the suspected involvement in the May 9 protest.