PAKPAC allies @RepHuizenga and @RepKamlagerDove introduced the Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act (HR5271), a followup to H.Res.901 The bill sanctions those harming Pakistani democracy with a US travel ban and asset freezes Tell your rep to sign: bit.ly/pakpac1

PAKPAC is deeply troubled to learn about a plot targeting a Hindu Temple in Illinois where Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (@CongressmanRaja) and his family attend. We thank law enforcement personnel and all those who helped prevent this tragedy. Places of worship should be protected. No form of hatred is acceptable, we are all Americans. Freedom of worship is an American value. Hatred based on religion and national origin is against our American values. We must confront hatred and work to build a nation that is tolerant of our values, the foundations that America was founded on. We stand with our Hindu American community.

Today, @PakPAC Virginia and members of the Pakistani American community met with Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA | @OversightDems | @TLHumanRights) to thank him for supporting democracy and human rights in Pakistan and brief him on current developments, including the imposition of Governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (@GovernmentKP) province of Pakistan. Thank you, @RepSuhas, for standing up for American values of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law and championing them beyond our borders. @SuhasforVA

PAKPAC is deeply alarmed by the imposition of emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and reports of the abduction of elected provincial leaders including @KPChiefMinister. People from across Pakistan are mobilizing to march in defense of their fundamental rights and democratic freedoms. No emergency can silence the people or erase their mandate. PAKPAC calls for the immediate release of detained political leaders, respect for the elected @GovernmentKP, and protection of the people’s right to peaceful protest. Human rights must prevail. Let the people speak—and be heard. @GovtofPakistan @PresofPakistan #FreePoliticalPrisoners @POTUS @RealDonaldTrump @VP @JDVance @SecRubio @SusieWiles47 @WhiteHouse @StateDept @HouseForeignGOP @HouseForeign @SenateForeign @SenatorRisch @SFRCdems @SenatorShaheen @State_SCA @StateDRL @SpeakerJohnson @RepJeffries @RepBrianMast @RepGregoryMeeks @RepHuizenga @RepKamlagerDove @RepGallagherCA1 @RepMcCaul @RepTimBurchett @RepDarrellIssa @Jim_Jordan @RepCarlos @RepPatFallon @RepWesleyBellMO @HouseIntel @RepRickCrawford @HouseIntelDems @USAmbUN @DeputySecState @USEmbIslamabad @UnderSecPD @TLHumanRights @RepBaumgartner @FreedomCaucus @RepAndyHarrisMD @JudiciaryGOP @statedeptspox @HASCRepublicans @RepRonnyJackson @Rep_Davidson

PAKPAC is deeply concerned by the escalating tensions surrounding the ongoing protests in Pakistan. Peaceful citizens exercising their fundamental right to assemble, express their views, and be heard must not be met with intimidation, excessive force, or violence. The @GovtofPakistan and security forces have a fundamental responsibility to protect the people they serve from all parts of the country and to safeguard the right to peaceful assembly. Political differences must be addressed through dialogue—not through fear, repression, or the suppression of citizens’ voices. PAKPAC calls on all authorities to exercise maximum restraint, protect civilians, respect fundamental human rights, and ensure that peaceful protesters can make their voices heard. A democracy cannot silence its people. The people of Pakistan have a constitutional right to speak—and they must be allowed to be heard. @POTUS @RealDonaldTrump @VP @JDVance @SecRubio @SusieWiles47 @StateDept @HouseForeignGOP @HouseForeign @SenateForeign @SenatorRisch @SFRCdems @SenatorShaheen @State_SCA @StateDRL @RepBrianMast @RepGregoryMeeks @RepHuizenga @RepGallagherCA1 @RepMcCaul @RepTimBurchett @RepDarrellIssa @Jim_Jordan @RepCarlos @RepPatFallon @RepSheriBiggs @RepWesleyBellMO @RepMillsPress @HouseIntel @HouseIntelDems @USAmbUN @DeputySecState @USEmbIslamabad @UnderSecPD @TLHumanRights @Amnesty @AmnestyUSA @RepBaumgartner @FreedomCaucus @RepAndyHarrisMD @JudiciaryGOP @statedeptspox @HASCRepublicans @RepRonnyJackson @AntonioGuterres @UN

Thank you @CongressmanRaja for your support of the people of Pakistan's right to protest for their call of release of political prisoners at this defining moment in Pakistan. We appreciate you standing with the Illinois Pakistani American community. @HouseIntelDems @OversightDems @CmteOnCCPDems

Thank you @RepSuhas for supporting the right of people protesting and for the rule of law. Your support for democracy is appreciated at this defining moment for Pakistan's future. @OversightDems

Thank you @RepMarkPocan for standing in support of peaceful protesters in Pakistan. We appreciate your commitment to human rights and democratic values as a component of US Foreign Policy at this important time. #FreePoliticalPrisoners #FreeImranKhan @HouseForeign @AppropsDems @TLHumanRights

Thank you @RepMcCormick for supporting the right of peaceful protests in Pakistan and supporting democracy. We appreciate you standing with the Pakistani American community for a human rights centric Foreign Policy towards Pakistan. @HASCRepublicans

Congresswoman @JanSchakowsky (D-Illinois | @TLHumanRights) has joined as co-sponsor of H.R.5271, Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act. Thank you Congresswoman Schakowsky for standing up for these values at a critical time when the Pakistani people are exercising their right to freedom of speech and assembly. Thank you for your advocacy promoting and protecting human rights across the globe. We appreciate Rep. Schakowsky for being a friend to the Illinois Pakistani American community. Efforts to undermine human rights such as the right of peaceful protests and freedom of speech will not be tolerated. @GovtofPakistan must respect human rights, the right of peaceful assembly, and release all political prisoners held in arbitrary detention in accordance with Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The world is watching. #PakistaniAmericans, let your voice be heard by doing the following. 📞𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Call Your Representative TODAY and Urge them to Co-Sponsor H.R.5271, Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act. Let Congress know that those who are responsible for unprecedented human rights violations and undermining democracy in Pakistan must be held accountable. #FreePoliticalPrisoners @HouseForeignGOP @HouseForeign Find Your Rep: house.gov/representatives/fi… Help our advocacy efforts by joining PAKPAC at pakpacusa.org

Thank you, Congresswoman Ansari, @RepYassAnsari for supporting Pakistani people's right to protest peacefully, demanding the release of political prisoners, including Imran Khan, and supporting democracy at this urgent moment.

Thank you Ambassador @RichardGrenell for calling for @ImranKhanPTI release. Peaceful protestors must be allowed to have their voices heard and be protected! @GovtofPakistan

Thank you Congressman Jonathan Jackson @Rep_Jackson for supporting peaceful protests and democracy in Pakistan. Thank you for standing with the Pakistani American community for a human rights centric US foreign policy. @HouseForeign

Thank you Congressman @RoKhanna for your support for peaceful protests in Pakistan calling for the release of Imran Khan, political prisoners, and supporting freedom of assembly. We appreciate your support for human rights and democracy in Pakistan at this important time. You are a true friend of @PAKPAC and the Pakistani American community. @HASCDemocrats @TLHumanRights

Thank you @RepRashida for your support for peaceful protests in Pakistan in line with human rights and democratic values. You are a true friend of @PAKPAC and the Michigan Pakistani American community.

Pakistan is at a defining moment. Hundreds of thousands are already marching, with people calling for a peaceful, constitutional movement and hundreds of thousands joining from across Pakistan. The @GovtofPakistan must protect peaceful protesters—not confront, arrest, intimidate or silence them. Blocking roads, mass arrests and the use of force cannot be the answer to political disagreement. The people’s voice must be heard. Human rights, constitutional freedoms, rule of law and democracy must prevail. Pakistan’s crisis will not be solved through repression. It can only be resolved through free, fair, transparent elections in which the people’s mandate is respected. Let the people speak. Let democracy decide. @POTUS @RealDonaldTrump @VP @JDVance @SecRubio @SusieWiles47 @StateDept @RichardGrenell @HouseForeignGOP @HouseForeign @SenateForeign @SenatorRisch @SFRCdems @SenatorShaheen @State_SCA @StateDRL @RepBrianMast @RepGregoryMeeks @RepHuizenga @RepGallagherCA1 @RepMcCaul @RepMcCormick @Jim_Jordan @RepCarlos @RepPatFallon @USAmbUN @StateDept @USEmbIslamabad @UnderSecPD @TLHumanRights @Amnesty @AmnestyUSA @RepBaumgartner @FreedomCaucus @RepAndyHarrisMD @JudiciaryGOP @statedeptspox @FoxNews @CNN @ABC @CBSNews @NBCNews

Ranking Member @RepMaxineWaters (D-California | RM @USHouseFSC) joins as co-sponsor of H.R.5271, Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act. Thank you Ranking Member Waters for standing in support of democracy and human rights in Pakistan. Thank you for your commitment to a human rights centric US Foreign Policy. A dear friend to the Pakistani American community, your support at this important time helps strengthen support for civilian institutions and human rights. We urge @CMShehbaz and the @GovtofPakistan to respect the right of peaceful assembly, human rights, and release ALL political prisoners held in arbitrary detention, in accordance with International Law. Civilized nations respect human rights, democratic integrity, and the freedom of assembly. Efforts to undermine human rights and democracy in Pakistan will not be tolerated. The world is watching. Pakistani Americans, make your voice heard by taking the step below. 📞𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Call Your Representative TODAY and Urge them to Co-Sponsor H.R.5271, Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act. Let Congress know that those who are responsible for undermining human rights and democracy in Pakistan must be held accountable. #FreePoliticalPrisoners @HouseForeignGOP @TLHumanRights @HouseForeign Find Your Rep: house.gov/representatives/fi… Help our advocacy efforts by joining PAKPAC at pakpacusa.org

Congressman Greg Casar @RepCasar (D-Texas | @OversightDems) has joined as co-sponsor of H.R.5271, Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act. Thank you to @USProgressives Chair Casar for your commitment to human rights and democracy. We appreciate your voice in Congress on these issues and standing with the Pakistani American community at this important time. We appreciate you leading congressional letters regarding the demand of release of political prisoners, democratic repression, and transnational repression. We urge @CMShehbaz @GovtofPakistan to free political prisoners arbitrarily detained and respect freedom of assembly. Pakistani Americans, make your voice heard. Let Congress know that those who are responsible for undermining human rights and democracy in Pakistan must be held accountable. #FreePoliticalPrisoners @HouseForeignGOP @HouseForeign 📞𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Call Your Representative TODAY and Urge them to Co-Sponsor H.R.5271, Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act. Find Your Rep: house.gov/representatives/fi… Help our advocacy efforts by joining PAKPAC at pakpacusa.org

Congresswoman Sarah McBride @Rep_McBride (D-Delaware | @HouseForeign) joins as co-sponsor of H.R.5271, Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act. Thank you, Congresswoman McBride (House Foreign Affairs Committee), for standing firm for global human rights, freedom, and democracy, affirming your commitment to these values in US Foreign Policy towards Pakistan. In Pakistan, amid rising authoritarianism and democratic backsliding, brutal crackdown on civil society, and suppression of peaceful assembly, those who undermine democracy and human rights must be held accountable. #FreePoliticalPrisoners To Pakistan PM @CMShehbaz, the world is watching. @GovtofPakistan must respect human rights, the right of peaceful assembly, and release all political prisoners held in arbitrary detention, consistent with international law. @UNHumanRights @TLHumanRights Pakistani Americans: Make Your Voice Heard! 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Call Your Representative TODAY and Urge them to Co-Sponsor H.R.5271, Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act. Find Your Rep: house.gov/representatives/fi… Help our advocacy efforts by joining @PAKPAC at pakpacusa.org