Military courts

SC allows military courts verdict announcements in cases of acquittal and lesser punishment

Bench says those set for acquittal should be freed

Justice Tariq Masood quits amid lawyer objections

Issues 78-page detailed judgment against trials of civilians in military courts

Says petition not maintainable as operation of judgement regarding military courts stands suspended

Ijazul Ahsan says benches notified to hear military court appeals, Naqvi’s plea not in line with committee decision

Terms reports of plea challenging trial of civilians in military courts as ‘baseless’

Amid noise, chairman adjourns session till Monday

Sindh caretaker govt, Shuhada Forum contest verdict declaring court martial of civilians unconstitutional

Families appeal to Supreme Court to review its decision against military courts

Presence at symposium will strengthen bonds of friendship, mutual trust, cooperation between Pakistan and China

Top court summons ‘complete record’ of May 9 accused

Amnesty International raises concerns over country’s decision to try May 9 rioters under the army act

Minister says no case of women referred to military court till now

Sanaullah says 499 FIRs registered in connection with May 9 violence

Volker Türk says Pakistan's plan to revive the use of military courts to try civilians is disturbing

PTI also challenges deployment of armed forces under Article 245

Amnesty says right to fair trial will be undermined by move

Accused were sentenced on their confessional statements and not given a fair trial, contends PHC

Two judges recuse themselves; case referred to CJ for formation of new bench

Peshawar High Court adjourns hearing till tomorrow

It was another February 27 for India, they have once again received the ‘surprise’, says Maj-Gen Asif Ghafoor

PHC issued ultimatum to AGP and AG KP to submit their replies by August 7

Says military courts will only be given extension with consensus from all political parties

Govt needs two-thirds majority for amendment seeking extension

The Express Tribune explains what the military courts are, how they work, and why they divide opinions

Opposition parties agree to give govt tough time on mini-budget

Military courts not the wish of Pakistan Army but a national requirement: ISPR DG

PML-N leaders say party to decide after hearing govt’s reasons

No need of such courts in the country anymore, says Shahid Khaqan Abbasi

Information minister says the CPEC 2019 plan will be unveiled on January 20

Farhatullah Babar says party doesn’t want to militarise judicial system

Asif Ghafoor says military courts have created fear among terrorists

Term for military courts set to expire in March

Govt appears to be preparing to extend the tenure of military courts for at least two more years

Govt will try to develop consensus on move by taking opposition on board

Existing extension of military courts expired on Jan 6

Law ministry to present amendment before parliament next week

Convicts were involved in killing 176 people including army personnel and carrying out sectarian, other terrorist acts

High court asks defence ministry to clarify position in cases of Fida Hussain and Afreen Khan

Constitutional amendment to be an uphill task for the government

We have heard much of accountability from the Prime Minister, but only of the white-collar kind

ISPR says convicts were involved in killing 25 personnel of armed forces, LEAs and a civilian

Case adjourned indefinitely

Maintains appeal by defence ministry against PHC decision to release convicts

Notices issued to interior secretary, Kohat internment centre in charge

According to the short order ‘the reasons will be recorded in detailed judgment’

Lawyer contends that the convict was not given a fair trial

Convicts were involved in attacking armed forces, LEAs; destruction of educational institutions and killing civilians

Lawyer argues that the convict was in custody when the attack took place