Islamabad calls verdict a ‘serious miscarriage of justice’, urges global action on Kashmir rights
Pakistan on Wednesday condemned the life sentence imposed on Kashmiri political leader Aasiya Andrabi by a Delhi court, calling the ruling a miscarriage of justice and part of a broader crackdown on dissent in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said Pakistan “categorically rejects the life sentence of Aasiya Andrabi, a prominent Kashmiri political leader.”
PR No. 75/2026
Pakistan condemns the sentences handed down to Aasiya Andrabi, Fehmeeda Sofi and Nahida Nasreen; Calls for international attention to human rights in Jammu and Kashmir, illegally occupied by India
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The ministry also condemned “the harsh 30-year prison sentences imposed on his two associates, Fehmeeda Sofi and Nahida Nasreen.”
According to the statement, the court delivered the verdict under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, which Pakistan described as a “draconian law.”
The Ministry of External Affairs said the ruling “constitutes a grave miscarriage of justice and reflects the continued suppression of fundamental rights in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).”
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Pakistan sees the decision as part of what it called a broader pattern of politically motivated prosecutions aimed at silencing dissenting voices and intimidating those defending the rights of the people of Kashmir.
“The ruling raises serious concerns regarding due process, judicial independence and compliance with international human rights obligations,” the statement said.
The ministry described Andrabi as a long-time supporter of the Kashmir cause, adding that her conviction and sentence highlight what it called a shrinking space for political expression and civil liberties in IIOJK.
Pakistan said such actions risk exacerbating regional tensions and undermining prospects for peace and stability in South Asia.
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The Ministry of External Affairs urged the international community, including the United Nations and global human rights organizations, to immediately take note of the development and hold India accountable for its actions in IIOJK.
Pakistan also called for the protection of the “political, social and human rights of the people of Kashmir, including the right to freedom of expression and a fair trial.”
Reaffirming its position, Islamabad reiterated its “unwavering support to the people of Jammu and Kashmir in their just struggle for self-determination, enshrined in the relevant resolutions of the United Nations Security Council.”
