Washington: An Indian-American lawmaker has called for a visa ban on senior Pakistani officials and a freeze on their assets following reports that Pakistan was trying to hide the killing of peaceful protesters. Let us tell you that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) launched a protest march towards Islamabad demanding the release of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, in which four people were allegedly killed in action taken by the authorities. 50 people were killed and injured. But PTI claims that hundreds of people have died during this period.
Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna said: “I am appalled by reports that Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir’s government is trying to cover up the alleged killing of peaceful protesters and should be banned Senior officials’ visas and their assets should be frozen,” said Congressman Mickey Sherrill, who said he was deeply concerned by reports of violence at protests in Pakistan. “The people of Pakistan deserve a vibrant democracy that includes the right to freedom of speech and expression,” he said.
Human rights are also violated in Pakistan
There are also allegations of human rights abuses in Pakistan. So last month, Congressman Greg Kaiser joined 60 other lawmakers in writing a letter to U.S. President Joe Biden supporting human rights and democracy in Pakistan and calling for the release of prisoners, including Khan. political. The Carter Center, a non-governmental organization founded by former US President Jimmy Carter, expressed concern in a statement about the violence in Islamabad this week. The organization works on topics such as conflict resolution, democracy and human rights, illness and mental health care. (language)
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