— Amnesty accuses Sharif of ‘exercising fear’ of military ‘never been held to account for its overreach’ISLAMABAD: The authorities on Wednesday pressed on with efforts to try civilians involved in recent anti-government protests before military courts despite appeals from a leading international rights group and a local watchdog. Military trials in Pakistan are usually held behind closed doors, depriving civilians of some of their basic rights, including contracting a lawyer of their choice. Angry supporters torched buildings and vehicles and attacked police and military personnel and facilities. On Wednesday, the high court of Islamabad extended Khan’s bail and protection from arrest until the end of the month. The HRCP said civilians arrested should be tried in civil courts and not military ones — reserved for troops suspected of working against the country’s national interests and violating military rules.

Source: Pakistan Today May 17, 2023 10:06 UTC