Legal Consequences and Political Reactions
A military court sentenced 25 civilians to two to 10 years of "rigorous imprisonment" for their involvement in attacks on military facilities in 2023, amid ongoing political tensions.
The sentences highlight concerns among supporters of former prime minister , who faces multiple charges including inciting attacks against the military, about the increasing role of military courts.
Broader Implications and Judicial Developments
The military court's decision is seen as a step towards justice for the , 2023 violence, where Khan's supporters stormed military installations, resulting in at least eight deaths.
Pakistan's Supreme Court has conditionally allowed military courts to announce verdicts in cases involving attacks on army installations, pending appeals against the jurisdiction of military courts over civilians.