Leading Pakistan activist given life sentence over soldier's killing at rally (opens original article in a new tab)

A prominent Pakistani human rights activist was given a life sentence for the 2024 killing of a paramilitary soldier at a rally, with the trial facing criticism over due process and fairness.

• A leading human rights activist in Pakistan was sentenced to life in prison for the killing of a paramilitary soldier during a rally in 2024.
• The activist and a fellow defendant were convicted of murder and terrorism, with prosecutors alleging they incited a mob that attacked the soldier.
• Human rights groups and the activist's legal team criticized the trial as biased and lacking due process, while the government claimed there was 'undeniable evidence' in the case.