What's happened
Pakistan's Supreme Court has suspended an earlier ruling to block military trials of civilians, allowing them to continue ahead of a final decision next month.
Why it matters
The decision to allow military trials of civilians in Pakistan is significant as it raises concerns about the fairness and transparency of the legal process and the protection of civilian rights.
What the papers say
Gulf News reports that the military establishment wants to try more than 100 people accused of targeting army sites during protests in support of former prime minister Imran Khan behind closed doors. The Independent and AP News provide additional details about the legal proceedings and the charges faced by Imran Khan.
How we got here
The Supreme Court had previously deemed military trials unconstitutional, but the latest decision to suspend the ruling pending a final decision in January has allowed the trials to continue.
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