Legal traps, jail terms & seclusion: How Pakistan has perfected the art of silencing dissent

Legal traps, jail terms & seclusion: How Pakistan has perfected the art of silencing dissent

Legal traps, jail terms & seclusion The Pakistani government is doubling down on its legal offensive against jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and prominent activists, framing the measures as essential for “national security.” However, as prison doors remain barred to visitors and human rights lawyers face decade-long sentences, critics warn that the country’s democratic…

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Pakistan: Former PM Imran Khan's sisters, supporters booked under anti-terrorism law; 14 arrested

Pakistan: Former PM Imran Khan’s sisters, supporters booked under anti-terrorism law; 14 arrested

Pakistan police on Wednesday registered a case under the Anti-Terrorism Act against the sisters of former prime minister Imran Khan and dozens of his supporters after a protest sit-in outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi.The protest on Tuesday was held after authorities refused to allow family members and lawyers to meet Khan, who is currently incarcerated….

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