Islamabad, May 7, 2025 (AFP) - Pakistan's Supreme Court allows civilians to be tried by military

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2025-05-07

Pakistan's Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that civilians could be tried in military courts, overturning an earlier ruling by the apex court. More than 100 civilians were tried in military courts after riots erupted in support of ex-prime minister Imran Khan when he was arrested in 2023. The Supreme Court had earlier ruled that it was unconstitutional, but a new judgement on Wednesday upheld an appeal by the defence ministry. The government sai......

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