Balochistan, Sept. 11 -- The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has raised serious concerns over the handling of detained Baloch activist Gulzadi Baloch's case, alleging that judicial proceedings have continued despite the absence of her defence lawyer and amid claims that the presiding judge is facing pressure over the possible punishment, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

According to The Balochistan Post, the BYC said the court proceeded with the case on September 7 despite a lawyers' strike and without Gulzadi's counsel present. The group alleged that a prosecution witness was cross-examined during the hearing without any defence representation, raising questions about the fairness of the proceedings. The organisation further claimed...