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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Maroosha Muzaffar

Pakistan dismisses UN criticism of constitutional changes as concern for Imran Khan grows

Pakistan has rejected criticism from the UN human rights chief, who said a recent move to grant legal immunity to top military leaders could severely weaken the rule of law.

Pakistan’s parliament approved a controversial constitutional amendment earlier this month guaranteeing lifelong immunity from prosecution to Field Marshal Asim Munir, the army chief widely regarded as the most powerful figure in the country, and several senior officials.

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