Indian-American lawmaker Ro Khanna demands sanctions against Pakistan Army officials Imran Khan protests – Imran Khan gains support in U.S. Indian-American lawmaker Ro Khanna demands sanctions against Pakistani officials

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. Four people were killed and 50 injured in response to a protest march launched by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in Islamabad demanding the release of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna said: “I am appalled by reports that the government of Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir is trying to hide allegations of killing peaceful protesters. I am appalled.” He said, “The United States should Ban the visas of senior Pakistani military officials and freeze their assets. ” Congresswoman Mickey Sherrill said she was deeply concerned by reports of violence at protests in Pakistan.

This letter was written for Imran’s release

Mickey Sherrill further said, “The people of Pakistan deserve a vibrant democracy that also includes the right to freedom of speech and expression.” Last month, Congressman Greg Kaiser joined 60 other members of the House of Representatives in a letter to the U.S. President Joe Biden has supported human rights and democracy in Pakistan and called for the release of political prisoners, including Khan.

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.

Imran’s party halts demonstrations

The party of jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan formally called off the protests on Wednesday, blaming authorities for a midnight crackdown that left at least four people dead and more than 50 injured. Earlier, Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party claimed that “hundreds” of people were killed in violent clashes with security personnel.