Pakistan, April 18 -- The Supreme Court of Pakistan raised concerns about trying civilians under the Army Act. During a recent hearing, judges questioned the constitutional validity of such trials. A seven-member bench, led by Justice Aminuddin Khan, reviewed the case involving military trials of civilians following the May 9 attacks on military sites.

Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan pointed out that the Army Act originally applied only to armed forces members. He stated that if civilians were to be included, it should have been made clear in the law. Similarly, Justice Musarrat Hilali emphasized the clarity of the 1973 Constitution. She argued that military rules should not apply to civilians.

Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi also raised question...