Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan Praises Supreme Court's Verdict, Sees Hope for Release of Members

In a significant development, the banned terror group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has expressed its satisfaction with the recent Supreme Court verdict against the trial of civilians in military courts. The TTP believes that this decision would ultimately lead to the release of its members who are currently facing similar trials. TTP spokesperson Muhammad Khurasani applauded the court order, stating that it demonstrates the courage of Pakistan's higher judiciary in taking decisions against anti-Islam forces in the country. This verdict came about after Pakistan's Supreme Court nullified the trial of civilians arrested in military courts following the violent protests on May 9.

The court ordered that these cases should now be heard in ordinary criminal courts, emphasizing that the trial of any civilian in a military court has been declared invalid. Khurasani hailed this unanimous decision as a validation of the TTP's claim that the sentences awarded to its warriors by the military courts were biased and illegal. The TTP has long been a victim of injustices perpetrated by military courts during its struggle for the imposition of an Islamic system in Pakistan. Many of its members have been subjected to rigorous imprisonment in military courts.

The TTP believes that the Supreme Court's verdict not only exposes the flaws in the military court system but also highlights the judiciary's determination to confront anti-Islamic forces in the country. This development showcases the growing influence and strength of Pakistan's higher judiciary, which is displaying the courage to challenge and rectify institutional injustices. The TTP views this verdict as a significant step towards achieving a fairer judicial system in Pakistan and hopes that it will lead to the release of its members currently detained in military courts.