Monday, March 10, 2025

Muhammad Abdullah

The writer is a third-year law student at Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Law School, Government College University, Lahore. He is currently a legal intern at Fair Trial Defenders Legal Aid Cell.

Here is Why Trials in Military Courts Can Never Be Fair

Pakistan is currently witnessing a constitutional and political crisis in the country, with 33 civilians being tried in military courts under the Pakistan Army Act (1952) and Officials Secret Act (1923). These steps were taken following the riots that erupted after former prime minister...

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HRCP Expresses Concern Over...

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed concerns over the "state's widespread use of enforced disappearances" in...

Sindh CM Takes Notice...

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has taken notice of the abduction of lawyer and human rights activist Jibran...

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