Pakistan, July 29 -- Opposition Leader Omar Ayub has written a strong letter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan, calling the May 9 trials politically driven and legally flawed. He said the cases are being handled with bias and haste, turning justice into a tool of political revenge.

In the letter, Ayub argued that the trials violate the Constitution and international law. He said false charges, forced confessions, and denial of legal rights are becoming routine. "These actions damage the integrity of the judiciary," he wrote, warning that public trust is at stake.

He criticized late-night proceedings in anti-terrorism courts and said denying access to legal counsel is a clear breach of fair trial rights. He also objected to media blackout...