Islamabad:
Responding to the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union on the issue of punishment by military courts in the May 9 tragedy, the Foreign Office has clarified that Pakistan’s legal system is in accordance with international agreements.
In response to a question regarding US, British and European Union statements on the recent decisions of military courts, the spokesperson of the Foreign Office responded by saying that Pakistan is fully committed to fulfilling all its international human rights obligations. is determined
According to Express News, during the press briefing, the spokesperson of the Foreign Office said that Pakistan’s legal system is in accordance with international human rights laws, including the principles of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. It provides opportunities for judicial review by higher courts and guarantees the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Spokesperson of the Foreign Office said that these decisions have been made under the law approved by the Parliament and the decisions of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Pakistan believes in constructive and meaningful dialogue to promote the principles of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
The Foreign Office said that we are fully committed to complying with our obligations under the GSP Plus scheme and the core international human rights conventions and working with our international partners, including the European Union, on human rights. Contacts will continue to ensure the implementation of international laws.
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Earlier, the United States expressed strong concern over the sentencing of civilians by military courts in the May 9 cases.
The US State Department has expressed deep concern over the action of Pakistan’s military courts and said in a statement that the White House has reservations about the process of sentencing by military tribunals against civilians involved in the May 9 protests. .
The US government had called these sentences against the principles of fair trial and emphasized on the requirements of justice.
It should be noted that earlier, the European Union also expressed serious concern while reacting to the decision of the military courts to punish the criminals on May 9 and said that the decisions made by Pakistan against the civilians in the military courts are in violation of international agreements. are a violation of
In its statement, the European Union urged Pakistan to protect the rights of its citizens and ensure a fair trial against them.
In addition, the British Foreign Office also criticized the trial of civilians in military courts and said in a statement that military courts lack transparency and independent scrutiny, which raises questions about the process of justice. .
The United Kingdom maintains that such actions are a violation of fundamental principles of justice and violate public rights.
