PTI Highlights U.S. Congress Letter to Address Human Rights in Pakistan

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has shared a letter written by 46 U.S. Congress members to President Joe Biden, raising concerns about human rights violations in Pakistan.

The letter, circulated on PTI’s social media platforms, emphasizes the deteriorating political and human rights situation in the country.

In the letter, U.S. lawmakers called for immediate steps to address human rights abuses in Pakistan, referencing a resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.

They urged President Biden to advocate for the urgent release of PTI founder Imran Khan and other political prisoners detained under controversial circumstances.

The letter highlighted concerns over the safety of political detainees, urging measures in line with findings from a United Nations Working Group report to ensure their protection.

The Congress members expressed alarm over events following Pakistan’s 2024 general elections, which they described as deeply flawed.

According to the letter, systematic efforts were made to exclude PTI from the electoral process, including political repression and denial of fair competition.

Despite these challenges, the letter acknowledged the resilience of PTI candidates, who secured victories as independents.

The lawmakers criticized the Pakistani government for suppressing reports about election irregularities and failing to uphold democratic principles.

The letter concluded with a strong condemnation of the ongoing imprisonment of Imran Khan and other PTI leaders, calling it a matter of international concern.

The Congress members reiterated their commitment to supporting democracy and human rights in Pakistan.

PTI has used this development to amplify its calls for international attention to the political crisis in Pakistan, urging global leaders and organizations to intervene.

PPP Leader Sherry Rehman Criticizes PTI for Inviting Foreign Intervention

Central leader of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Senator Sherry Rehman has accused Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of consistently inviting foreign interference.

Sherry Rehman expressed her reaction to a letter written by U.S. Congress members to President Joe Biden.

She stated that PTI is persistently seeking foreign intervention for the release of its founding chairman Imran Khan. The U.S. Congress members’ letter to President Biden is “another nail in the coffin” of PTI’s so-called “true freedom” narrative.

Sherry Rehman described the letter as blatant interference in Pakistan’s internal affairs, asserting that meddling in the political and legal matters of another country violates international norms.

She further argued that the letter challenges the autonomy of Pakistan’s political system and judiciary, setting a dangerous precedent where foreign interference could be deemed acceptable.

The PPP leader also condemned PTI’s lobbying efforts against Pakistan in the U.S., labeling them as disgraceful.

She pointed out the irony of PTI, a party that built its narrative on opposing “U.S. interference,” now relying on such intervention, calling it a clear double standard.