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Military courts in Pakistan are special courts in the country's judicial system and are set up to try civilians, especially in cases related to terrorism. These courts were established under the Pakistan Army Act 1952 as a response to the growing threat of terrorism and insurgency in the country.
Military coups in Pakistan began in 1958 when military officer Muhammad Ayub Khan overthrew and exiled president Iskandar Ali Mirza. [1] [2] Since its creation in 1947, Pakistan has spent several decades under military rule (1958–1971, 1977–1988, 1999–2008). After their respective terms in office, each of the past five prime ministers of ...
Military courts commenced in independent Pakistan to try mostly army officers accused of treason in the Rawalpindi conspiracy case in 1951, followed by select military tribunals trying religious leaders in the aftermath of the Lahore riots of 1953 and the imposition of city-wide martial law (the sentences were nullified when martial law was ...
Pakistan adopts the 18th amendment to the Constitution, stripping President Asif Ali Zardari of key powers. The military kills 100 people in an air raid on a Taliban area in the north-west. [265] 17 April: April 2010 Kohat bombings, 58 killed. 19 April: 19 April 2010 Peshawar bombing. 25 killed. 28 May: 2010 Ahmadiyya mosques massacre, 87 killed.
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -Pakistan's top court ruled on Monday that military trials of civilians are unconstitutional, a relief for dozens on trial for ransacking military installations during protests ...
In the aftermath of APS Peshawar Attack, Military Courts were established for speedy trials of terrorists and their sponsors. 7 January 2015 Full Text: 22nd: ECP powers deputed to Chief Election Commissioner [2] 8 June 2016 Full Text: 23rd: The 23rd Amendment was passed to re-establish the military courts for further two years till 6 January ...
Pakistan's top court on Wednesday allowed military courts to resume the trials of more than 100 supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on charges of attacking military installations during ...
The history of the modern-day military of Pakistan began in 1947, when Pakistan achieved its independence as a modern nation. The military holds a significant place in the history of Pakistan, as the Pakistani Armed Forces have played, and continue to play, a significant role in the Pakistani establishment and shaping of the