Pakistan sentences human rights lawyer couple to 10 years over 2024 incident

A Pakistani court sentenced human rights lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha to 10 years in prison for charges stemming from a 2024 incident during England's cricket tour. The case is seen as part of a broader crackdown on dissent and civil society under the current government. The sentencing raises concerns about judicial independence and the shrinking space for human rights advocacy in Pakistan.

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