# Pakistan jails rights activist Imaan Mazari and husband for 10 years

A Pakistani court sentenced human rights activist Imaan Mazari and her husband to 10 years in prison, according to Al Jazeera. The case has raised concerns about the treatment of rights defenders and political dissent in Pakistan. Mazari is a prominent lawyer and activist known for criticizing state abuses.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/29/pakistan-rights-activist-imaan-mazari-and-husband-jailed-for-10-years?traffic_source=rss) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:28:18 +0000
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crq5nplyvlg8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:53:38 GMT