Pakistan jails rights lawyer couple for 10 years

· Security · Pakistan

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court sentenced prominent human rights lawyers Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, to 10 years in prison in a security breach case, her family said. The couple described themselves as "prisoners of conscience" being made an example of by Pakistan's military-backed authorities. The verdict drew criticism from rights advocates who say it is part of a crackdown on dissent.

Why it matters：The sentence signals shrinking space for legal activism in Pakistan and could deter challenges to military-backed authorities.

Key points

  • Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha were sentenced to 10 years.
  • The case was heard by an anti-terrorism court.
  • The couple called themselves prisoners of conscience.

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