Imran Khan's party announces intention to challenge convictions of workers and his supporters by military courts: Gohar Ali Khan

Islamabad [Pakistan]December 27: Calling the trials of civilians in military courts a “gross violation of justice”, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced its intention to challenge the convictions of its workers and supporters by military courts, a reported The Express Tribune.

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has called for the formation of a judicial commission to investigate the events related to the May 9 riots and the crackdown on PTI protesters on November 26.

His statement came after the military court sentenced 60 more people to prison for their role in the May 9 violence, bringing the total number of those convicted to 85.

The Pakistani military's media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), confirmed the sentences and added that the convicts were given a free trial with the possibility of appeal, according to The Express Tribune report .

Among those convicted was PTI founder Imran Khan's nephew Hassan Khan Niazi, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison. The ISPR said the military court ensured that the legal rights of the convicts were respected during the proceedings.

In response, Gohar Ali Khan said the party founded by Imran Khan would file individual appeals against the convictions, asking the Supreme Court to urgently address the issue of military trials for civilians.

Opposition leader Omar Ayub echoed a similar position and criticized the military courts' decision. He stressed that only civil courts should have jurisdiction to convict civilians under the Constitution.

He added that the role of the army is limited to defense and not legal proceedings. He stressed the need for civil trials in accordance with Pakistan's constitutional framework, The Express Tribune reported.

Pakistan's military courts have sentenced 60 more civilians to prison for their alleged involvement in violent attacks on military sites during the May 9, 2023 nationwide riots, the Express Tribune reported, citing an Inter-Services announcement Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursday.

Among the 60 people sentenced was Hassan Niazi, nephew of former Prime Minister and founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Imran Khan. Niazi was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

The convictions relate to alleged attacks on important military and government installations, such as the Corps Commander's House in Lahore, the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, the ISI office in Faisalabad and Bannu Cantt, among others.

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