The U.S., UK and EU criticized Pakistan's military courts on Monday over the sentencing of 25 civilians in connection with attacks on military facilities in 2023 after the arrest of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

The Foreign Office has reiterated Pakistan's commitment to upholding international human rights obligations, emphasizing alignment with ICCPR and judicial review. Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch highlighted Pakistan's adherence to democracy,

The European Union on Sunday voiced strong concern over the decision of a military court in Pakistan to sentence 25 civilians to prison on December 21. The EU contends that the verdicts violate international standards for fair trials and could threaten Pakistan’s trade benefits under the Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+).