Pakistan military court jails 25 over 2023 attacks

Pakistan military courts convict 25 Imran Khan supporters over 2023 unrest

Pakistan military courts have convicted and sentenced 25 people for involvement in pro-Imran Khan unrest last year, the armed forces said Saturday, with the majority handed decade-long prison terms. Ex-prime minister Khan was arrested in May last year after being ousted from office and mounting an unprecedented campaign of defiance against the nation's powerful military leaders. His detention over graft allegations sparked nationwide unrest, so

Pakistan Jails 25 Imran Khan Supporters Over Violent Protests

Pakistan military courts have convicted and sentenced 25 people for involvement in pro-Imran Khan unrest last year, the armed forces said Saturday, with the majority handed decade-long prison terms. Ex-prime minister Khan was arrested in May last year after being ousted from office and mounting an unprecedented campaign of defiance against the nation's powerful military leaders. His detention over graft allegations sparked nationwide unrest, som…

Pakistan: 25 Sentenced by Military Court for Role in May 9 Riots, Says ISPR

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. 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 procedures, with the military highlighting the significance of these verdicts as a critical step in deliverin…

Pakistan military court sentences 25 ‘rigorously’ for unrest supporting Imran Khan in 2023

Pakistan Field General Court Martial sentenced 25 people on Saturday for their involvement in violent attacks on state-owned military installations, including the desecration of the monuments of Shuhada, during the 9 May 2023 nationwide unrest. The sentences, which follow an earlier ruling on the case by the Pakistani Supreme Court, include “rigorous imprisonment” ranging from 2 to 10 years. On the day of Khan’s arrest on 9 May 2023, thousands o…

Pakistan military court jails 25 over 2023 attacks

PTI reacts to military courts sentences against May 9 rioters

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has rejected the sentences handed down by military courts to May 9 rioters, ARY News reported. In a tweet, PTI leader Omar Ayub said that the party rejects the sentences awarded to civilians by military courts, adding that these verdicts are against the principles of justice. Ayub maintained that the individuals who have been awarded sentences are ordinary citizens and cannot be tried in military courts.…