{"id":39334,"date":"2024-12-21T12:56:06","date_gmt":"2024-12-21T12:56:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=39334"},"modified":"2024-12-21T12:56:06","modified_gmt":"2024-12-21T12:56:06","slug":"military-courts-trying-civilians-unconstitutional-omar-ayub-khan-blatant-violation-of-fundamental-human-rights-asad-qaisar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/military-courts-trying-civilians-unconstitutional-omar-ayub-khan-blatant-violation-of-fundamental-human-rights-asad-qaisar\/","title":{"rendered":"Military Courts Trying Civilians Unconstitutional: Omar Ayub Khan &#8211; Blatant Violation of Fundamental Human Rights &#8211; Asad Qaisar"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39336 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/PTI-Court-Martial-May-e1734785507938.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"325\" \/>Islamabad, the December 21st : Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, Omar Ayub Khan, has strongly rejected the decision of military courts to pass sentences on civilians, particularly the PTI officials and workers in custody of the military.<\/h5>\n<h5>In a statement issued via social media, Omar Ayub Khan termed the sentences as a violation of the principles of justice and expressed grave concern over the military courts adjudicating cases involving ordinary citizens.<\/h5>\n<h5>\u201cThe decision to sentence civilians in military courts is fundamentally opposed to the principles of justice and fairness,\u201d Omar Ayub Khan said in his tweet. \u201cThose in custody are common citizens and cannot be tried by military courts,\u201d he added.<\/h5>\n<h5>He went on to describe military courts that sentence civilians as \u201ckangaroo courts,\u201d emphasizing that such courts do not have the legal authority to function as part of the state\u2019s judicial power. The opposition leader further underscored that the armed forces are an integral part of the state\u2019s Executive machinery, not its judicial apparatus.<\/h5>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"ioRRJxhoDI\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-field-general-court-martial-promulgates-rigorous-imprisonment-sentences-to-25-accused-of-09-may-in-first-phase\/\">Pakistan Field General Court Martial Promulgates Rigorous Imprisonment Sentences to 25 Accused of 09 May in First Phase<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Pakistan Field General Court Martial Promulgates Rigorous Imprisonment Sentences to 25 Accused of 09 May in First Phase&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-field-general-court-martial-promulgates-rigorous-imprisonment-sentences-to-25-accused-of-09-may-in-first-phase\/embed\/#?secret=XFxfPoBh6m#?secret=ioRRJxhoDI\" data-secret=\"ioRRJxhoDI\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h5>Omar Ayub Khan criticized the establishment of military courts to adjudicate matters involving ordinary citizens, calling it an attack on the independence of the judiciary and a direct violation of constitutional principles.<\/h5>\n<h5>\u201cSuch decisions undermine the fundamental structure of the constitution, which is based on the separation of powers,\u201d Khan emphasized, citing the Supreme Court&#8217;s decision in PLD 1999\/504 as a reference to support his argument.<\/h5>\n<h5>The Leader of the Opposition reiterated that the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary are cornerstones of any democratic society, and any efforts to undermine them must be challenged for the sake of upholding justice and constitutional integrity.<\/h5>\n<h5><strong>Former Speaker of the National Assembly and PTI Senior Leader Asad Qaiser<\/strong> has vehemently condemned the recent verdicts issued by military courts against civilians, terming them a blatant violation of fundamental human rights and the principles of justice.<\/h5>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"3Pu72wYk5w\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/barrister-aqeel-declares-scs-decision-on-may-9-cases-as-positive-step\/\">Barrister Aqeel declares SC&#8217;s decision on May 9 cases as positive step<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Barrister Aqeel declares SC&#8217;s decision on May 9 cases as positive step&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/barrister-aqeel-declares-scs-decision-on-may-9-cases-as-positive-step\/embed\/#?secret=oEYCOQ1tjM#?secret=3Pu72wYk5w\" data-secret=\"3Pu72wYk5w\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h5>In a strongly worded statement, Qaiser highlighted that the trials conducted by military courts failed to meet the requirements of natural justice. \u201cThe decisions of military courts are a clear breach of fundamental human rights,\u201d he said. \u201cJustice has not been served in these trials, and we will challenge these decisions on every forum available,\u201d he vowed.<\/h5>\n<h5>Qaiser also expressed deep disappointment with the Supreme Court&#8217;s stance on the matter. \u201cThe Supreme Court\u2019s decision has deeply disheartened us. It is unfortunate to see citizens being stripped of their basic constitutional rights,\u201d he remarked.<\/h5>\n<h5>The PTI leader warned that such actions would only deepen the sense of despair and disenfranchisement among the people. \u201cWhen judicial institutions are compromised, public confidence erodes, and a wave of hopelessness spreads across the country,\u201d he stated.<\/h5>\n<h5>Criticizing the state of the judicial system, Asad Qaiser lamented, \u201cAt this moment, our judicial system stands paralyzed, which is a tragedy for the country.\u201d<\/h5>\n<h5>Despite the challenges, the former Speaker reaffirmed PTI\u2019s commitment to pursuing justice. \u201cWe will continue our struggle to ensure that justice prevails, and we call on all democratic forces to unite against this miscarriage of justice,\u201d he declared.<\/h5>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"iNUChmCJfF\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-december-2024\/\">Pakistan in the World \u2013 December 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Pakistan in the World \u2013 December 2024&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-december-2024\/embed\/#?secret=NX9qEaFPCs#?secret=iNUChmCJfF\" data-secret=\"iNUChmCJfF\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad, the December 21st : Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, Omar Ayub Khan, has strongly rejected the decision of military courts to pass sentences on civilians, particularly the PTI officials and workers in custody of the military. 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