{"id":88541,"date":"2024-12-25T22:38:05","date_gmt":"2024-12-25T22:38:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/ptis-sheikh-waqas-akram-slams-info-minister-for-advocating-for-military-courts\/"},"modified":"2024-12-25T22:38:05","modified_gmt":"2024-12-25T22:38:05","slug":"ptis-sheikh-waqas-akram-slams-info-minister-for-advocating-for-military-courts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/ptis-sheikh-waqas-akram-slams-info-minister-for-advocating-for-military-courts\/","title":{"rendered":"PTI\u2019s Sheikh Waqas Akram slams info minister for \u2018advocating for military courts\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

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PTI Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram on Wednesday criticised Information Minister Attaullah Tarar for advocating for the trial of civilians in military courts, stating that the trials \u201ctarnished Pakistan\u2019s democratic and constitutional image around the world\u201d.<\/p>\n

Twenty-five PTI activists were sentenced<\/a> to rigorous imprisonment ranging from two to 10 years by a military court for their involvement in the May 9, 2023 riots, the military\u2019s media wing said on December 21.<\/p>\n

The United Kingdom on Monday said the trial of civilians in military courts \u201clacks transparency<\/a>\u201d, while the European Union expressed concern<\/a>, stating that \u201cthese verdicts are seen as inconsistent with the obligations that Pakistan has undertaken under the Inter\u00adnational Covenant on Civil and Political Rights\u201d.<\/p>\n

During a press conference today, the information minister argued that the military will prosecute those who attack military installations, even if they are civilians.<\/p>\n

Responding to foreign criticism, Tarar said that Pakistan\u2019s prosecution of civilians in military courts follows a legal process established by parliament. He maintained that the Supreme Court orders ensure fair trials with rights to counsel, family access, records, and appeals.<\/p>\n

In a written statement<\/a> posted on the PTI\u2019s official X account, Akram called Tarar\u2019s press conference \u201ca collection of lies and superstitions\u201d, adding that \u201cno serious statement\u201d can be expected from the current administration.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdvocating for military courts is the only means of survival for this government,\u201d Akram wrote. \u201cThey have the bloodstains of the Constitution and democracy on their sleeves and know that they are no longer worthy of facing the people.\u201d<\/p>\n

The PTI information secretary added that military courts had \u201ctarnished Pakistan\u2019s democratic and constitutional image across the world\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo save their politics, these people [the PML-N] have sold the constitution, law, democracy, the fundamental rights of the people, and even future generations,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Addressing Tarar, Akram told him to investigate the events of May 9, 2023, as well as allegations of electoral fraud in February\u2019s General Elections.<\/p>\n

Later on Wednesday, Akram uploaded a video statement<\/a> to X, where he welcomed international scrutiny of military trials, mentioning the United States, UK and EU by name.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe international community is talking about this, but Pakistan is not the only country criticised for human rights violations that have taken place,\u201d he said, emphasising that America was a \u201chistorical partner\u201d to Pakistan.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf something happens here, people will talk. The PTI cannot shut anyone\u2019s mouth or stop them from speaking,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Citing the example of incoming US special envoy Richard Grennell \u2014 one of the many political actors calling for Imran\u2019s release<\/a> \u2014 Akram said that the international community \u201cbelieves in human rights and democracy\u201d and maintained that this criticism \u201cshould not be treated as foreign interference\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe PTI as a party is grateful for those speaking up for human rights and upholding the rule of law,\u201d Akram said, concluding his statement.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

PTI Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram on Wednesday criticised Information Minister Attaullah Tarar for advocating for the trial of civilians in military courts, stating that the trials \u201ctarnished Pakistan\u2019s democratic and constitutional image around the world\u201d. 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