Pakistani Chief Justice criticizes former PM Bhutto's trial, calling it a "dark chapter" due to procedural flaws.

Chief Justice Yahya Afridi has criticized the trial of former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, calling it a "dark chapter" in Pakistan's judicial history. He highlighted procedural breaches and lack of constitutional legitimacy during Bhutto's trial, emphasizing threats to impartiality due to politically charged circumstances. The Supreme Court acknowledged the trial was unfair and lacked due process, underscoring the importance of judicial independence.

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