PTI Senators Address US Report on Pakistan's Human Rights Violations

The US 2023 Country Report has shed light on serious human rights violations in Pakistan. The report, discussed in a press conference by PTI Senator Walid Iqbal, Advocate Abuzar Salman Niazi, and PTI's central information secretary Raoof Hasan, points out various concerning issues.

According to Raoof Hasan, the report emphasizes the prevalence of extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, lack of fair trials, disappearance of journalists, severe restrictions on internet freedom, significant interference in peaceful assembly and freedom of association, as well as instances of torture and inhumane treatment without accountability.

Extrajudicial killings are rampant in Pakistan, with violations of rights to privacy, dignity, information, and freedom of expression occurring with impunity.

Pakistan has been under scrutiny for its human rights record for years. The US 2023 Country Report is another addition to the growing concerns regarding the state of human rights in the country. The issues highlighted in the report reflect a pattern of violations that have raised alarms among international human rights organizations.

The revelations in the US 2023 Country Report serve as a stark reminder of the urgent need for Pakistan to address the human rights violations within its borders. The government and relevant authorities must take concrete steps to uphold human rights, ensure accountability for abuses, and work towards creating a society where fundamental rights are respected and protected.