Islamabad, Jan. 27 -- The Human Rights Council of Pakistan (HRC-Pakistan) has strongly condemned the decision by Judge Afzal Majoka's court to sentence renowned human rights lawyers Advocate Iman Mazari and Advocate Hadi Ali Chattha to a combined 17 years in prison, along with fines exceeding 30 million rupees, in the controversial tweet case.

In a statement posted on X, the council said: "This verdict is a dangerous link in the chain of silencing powerful voices advocating for human rights in Pakistan."

HRC-Pakistan highlighted the lifelong dedication of both lawyers to defending vulnerable communities. "Iman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha have consistently fought for justice, whether challenging enforced disappearances, addressing extraj...