Pakistan Military Courts Sentence 60 Civilians Over Pro-Khan Protests

The convictions, which include Imran Khan's nephew, have drawn international criticism over transparency and fair trial concerns.

Pakistan's military courts sentenced 60 civilians to prison terms ranging from two to ten years for involvement in unrest following Imran Khan's May 2023 arrest.
Among those sentenced is Khan's nephew, who received a decade-long sentence for attacking a military commander's residence in Lahore.
The trials, conducted in private military tribunals, have been widely criticized by the United States, European Union, and United Kingdom for lacking transparency and undermining fundamental rights.
Khan, the former prime minister and PTI leader, condemned the sentences as unconstitutional and damaging to Pakistan's international reputation.
The Pakistani government and military defended the process, emphasizing the right to legal representation and appeal, while rejecting accusations of unfair treatment.