Pakistan's Covert Martial Law: Military Trials for Civilians in Gilgit-Baltistan Revealed

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Pakistan Imposes Military Trials on Civilians in Gilgit-Baltistan: "Martial Law by Stealth"

Ultimately, the IGP’s order reflects a state that has lost the ability to govern through civilian institutions. (Representational pic/Reuters)

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News18•21-03-2026, 22:51

Pakistan Imposes Military Trials on Civilians in Gilgit-Baltistan: "Martial Law by Stealth"

•Pakistan authorizes military trials for civilians in Gilgit-Baltistan, criminalizing dissent against the Pakistan Army.
•Veteran lawyer Ehsan Ali, 70, arrested for a speech, highlighting the targeting of high-profile local figures.
•Move defies UN Human Rights Committee's directive and breaches the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).
•Could jeopardize Pakistan's EU GSP+ status, leading to economic collapse and mass unemployment.
•Threatens the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) due to potential unrest and Chinese backlash.

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