Islamabad, Pakistan — Pakistan has strongly condemned the life imprisonment sentence given to prominent Kashmiri leader Asiya Andrabi and the 30-year prison terms imposed on her associates Fehmeeda Sofi and Nahida Nasreen by a court in Delhi.
The Foreign Office described the verdict on March 24, 2026, as a “grave miscarriage of justice” and part of a broader pattern of politically motivated prosecutions aimed at silencing voices advocating for the legitimate rights of the Kashmiri people. Asiya Andrabi, founder of the Dukhtaran-i-Millat (Daughters of the Nation), has long been a vocal supporter of the Kashmir cause. The FO stated that such actions reflect the shrinking space for political expression and civil liberties in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and undermine prospects for peace and stability in South Asia.
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Pakistan Condemns Sentences Awarded to Aasiya Andrabi, Fehmeeda Sofi, and Nahida Nasreen; Calls for International Attention to Human Rights in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir
🔗⬇️ pic.twitter.com/ukZzXz9z3Q— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) March 25, 2026
Key Highlights
- Pakistan condemns life imprisonment for Asiya Andrabi and 30-year sentences for Fehmeeda Sofi and Nahida Nasreen under India’s UAPA law.
- Foreign Office calls the verdict a “grave miscarriage of justice” and part of systematic suppression in IIOJK.
- Pakistan urges the international community and UN to take notice and hold India accountable for human rights violations.
- AJK Prime Minister Raja Faisal Mumtaz Rathore also condemned the sentences as “political coercion.”
- FO reaffirms Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination as per UN resolutions.
The Foreign Office emphasised that Pakistan views this decision as an attempt to intimidate those raising their voices for the fundamental rights of Kashmiris. It stressed that such actions further exacerbate tensions and make any meaningful dialogue more difficult. Pakistan called upon the international community, including the United Nations and global human rights organisations, to take immediate notice of this development and ensure the protection of political, social, and human rights of the Kashmiri people, including their right to freedom of expression and a fair trial.
The Foreign Office stated, “Pakistan reiterates its unwavering support for the people of Jammu and Kashmir in their just struggle for self-determination, as enshrined in relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions.”
Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Raja Faisal Mumtaz Rathore also strongly condemned the sentencing, terming it a clear manifestation of political coercion aimed at silencing dissent in IIOJK.
Pakistan remains firmly committed to the Kashmiri cause and continues to raise its voice at every international forum against human rights violations and suppression in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The nation stands in solidarity with the people of Kashmir and their legitimate aspirations for justice and self-determination.
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