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Pakistani official defends military trials of civilians despite EU concerns

A senior Pakistani government official told Pointthat Pakistan will address the European Union (EU)'s concerns over the military court sentencing of 25 civilians, maintaining that the process upheld all local laws and international human rights standards.The sentences, ranging from two to ten years in prison, have sparked an international debate…

Pakistani official defends military trials of civilians despite EU concerns

A senior Pakistani government official told Pointthat Pakistan will address the European Union (EU)'s concerns over the military court sentencing of 25 civilians, maintaining that the process upheld all local laws and international human rights standards.The sentences, ranging from two to ten years in prison, have sparked an international debate…

Pakistani official defends military trials of civilians despite EU concerns

A senior Pakistani government official told Pointthat Pakistan will address the European Union (EU)'s concerns over the military court sentencing of 25 civilians, maintaining that the process upheld all local laws and international human rights standards.The sentences, ranging from two to ten years in prison, have sparked an international debate…

‘Proud’ Cricket Australia defends Afghanistan boycott stance

Cricket Australia on Thursday defended its decision to boycott only some games against Afghanistan after the departing boss of the world governing body accused them of hypocrisy.Australia have in recent years refused to play bilateral series against Afghanistan, citing discomfort at an ongoing Taliban crackdown on women's sport.But they continue…