Pakistan's military trials under scrutiny by Amnesty International chief

Amnesty International chief criticizes Pakistan's use of military courts to try civilians, including 102 accused for attacks on army installations during riots following Imran Khan's arrest. Urges government to uphold international obligations, citing violations of human rights and constitutional guarantees. Expresses alarm over the ban on X (formerly Twitter) in Pakistan, highlighting concerns about shrinking freedom of expression and restrictions on accessing VPNs. Raises issue of shrinking space for free speech in Pakistan, particularly affecting journalists. Notes that criticism of state institutions is not a crime under international law.