Islamabad: Pakistan has condemned the sentencing of prominent Kashmiri political leader Aasiya Andrabi and her associates, Fehmeeda Sofi and Nahida Nasreen, by a Delhi court, calling for international intervention in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Andrabi was sentenced to life imprisonment, while Sofi and Nasreen received 30-year sentences under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, which Pakistan views as a violation of human rights and an attempt to suppress dissent.

According to Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan has rejected the court’s decision, labeling it as part of a larger pattern of politically motivated actions aimed at silencing those who advocate for the rights of the Kashmiri people. The sentences have raised concerns about due process and the independence of the judiciary in IIOJK.

Pakistan highlighted Andrabi’s role as a vocal advocate for the Kashmir cause, and argued that the harsh sentencing reflects the shrinking space for political expression in the region. The government believes these actions could heighten tensions and hinder efforts for peace in South Asia.

In response, Pakistan is urging the international community, including the United Nations and human rights organizations, to address the situation and hold India accountable for its actions. It emphasizes the need to protect the rights of the Kashmiri people, including freedom of expression and fair trial rights.

Pakistan reaffirmed its support for the Kashmiri people’s struggle for self-determination, as outlined in United Nations Security Council resolutions.