Pakistan’s Foreign Office on Wednesday strongly condemned the life imprisonment handed to Kashmiri leader Asiya Andrabi, along with 30-year jail terms given to her associates Fehmeeda Sofi and Nahida Nasreen by a court in Delhi.
Andrabi, founder of Dukhtaran-i-Millat, was convicted under India’s Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act over allegations of involvement in militant activities. Her co-accused were also sentenced under the same charges.
In a statement, the Foreign Office of Pakistan described the verdict as a “grave miscarriage of justice” and said it reflected the continued suppression of fundamental rights in Jammu and Kashmir.
The FO argued that the case is part of a broader pattern of politically motivated actions aimed at silencing dissent and discouraging voices advocating for Kashmiri rights. It also raised concerns over due process, judicial independence, and compliance with international human rights standards.
Highlighting Andrabi’s long-standing role as a voice for the Kashmir cause, the statement said the harsh punishment signals a shrinking space for political expression and civil liberties in the region.
Pakistan warned that such measures could worsen regional tensions and hinder prospects for peace in South Asia. It urged the international community, including the United Nations and global human rights groups, to take notice and hold India accountable.
Reaffirming its stance, Pakistan reiterated support for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination in line with UN Security Council resolutions.
Separately, Raja Faisal Mumtaz Rathore also condemned the ruling, calling it an attempt to suppress dissent in the region.