Clock running down on Pakistani military courts trying civilians on terror charges | International News Live Blog

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By Mehreen Zahra-Malik ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – A Pakistani law allowing secret military courts to try civilians on terrorism charges is set to expire on Saturday, but the government has been silent on its renewal, following criticism from lawyers that it led to abuse and curtailed human rights. At least 27 convicts … http://internationalnewslive.com/clock-running-down-on-pakistani-military-courts-trying-civilians-on-terror-charges/