US lawmakers demand sanctions over ‘human right crisis’ in Pakistan under Shehbaz Sharif-Asim Munir regime
Multiple examples involving Pakistani Americans highlight this transnational repression. Investigative journalist Ahmed Noorani suffered harsh retaliation after uncovering military corruption, including the abduction and assault of his brothers in Pakistan. Washington: Around 42 members of the US Congress, led by Democratic Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and Congressman Greg Casar, have formally called on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to impose targeted sanctions on Pakistani officials. Their letter highlights a growing 'human rights crisis' and an 'escalating campaign of transnational repression'ย under Pakistanโs military-backed government, headed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir. Concerns about repression of…