Politics · 2026-10-30 · Afternoon briefing
Pakistan sentences human rights lawyers to 10-year prison term
A Pakistani anti-terrorism court sentenced human rights lawyers Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha to 10 years in prison over an alleged security breach during England's 2024 cricket tour. The court also fined each of them 200,000 Pakistani Rupees (£541).
The couple, known for representing activists and journalists, has faced persistent legal action. A previous sentence of up to 17 years for social media posts criticising the military was suspended by the Supreme Court in September. However, they were immediately re-arrested on separate charges and have remained in custody since January.
Amnesty International called the conviction an “indictment of Pakistan’s justice system,” stating the pair were denied a fair trial. Ms Mazari is the daughter of Shireen Mazari, who served as human rights minister in the government of former prime minister Imran Khan.
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- Pakistan: Human Rights Lawyer Imaan Mazari, Husband Sentenced To 10 Years Over Alleged Security Breach
- Human rights lawyer couple sentenced to 10 years' prison in Pakistan
- Pakistan: Rights groups, activists condemn 10-year jail terms for human rights lawyers
- Pakistan Jails Prominent Human Rights Lawyers Imaan Mazari And Hadi Chattha For 10 Years
- Pakistan jails two human rights lawyers
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