Senator Menendez expressed concerns regarding the treatment of leaders, workers, and supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) party after their arrests following the protests. Dr. Mahmood informed Senator Menendez that Pakistan is currently facing a democratic and human rights crisis, urging US intervention in the situation. United States Senator Bob Menendez, Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, expressed his concern about human rights and the rule of law in Pakistan. Sheila Jackson, the head of the Pakistan caucus in the US House of Representatives, expressed her concern over reports of human rights abuses and the lack of protection for peaceful protesters in Pakistan. The conference aims to address the concerns raised by US lawmakers and provide a platform for discussions on the human rights situation in Pakistan.

Source: Pakistan Today May 27, 2023 13:34 UTC