Number 1. Pakistan recorded the highest score in South Asia on the 2026 Global Hunger Index released on Wednesday, reflecting a worsening food security crisis driven by economic instability, climate shocks and global conflicts. dawn.com/news/2037222

Thousands of Pakistanis are marching to demand the release of political prisoners, including former Prime Minister Imran Khan. I stand with the Pakistani-American community advocating for human rights, free and fair elections, and the right to protest peacefully in Pakistan.

Free Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi. They’ve been held in inhumane conditions without medical attention, and both have reported significant eye damage. No one should be treated this way. I stand with the thousands of protestors marching in Pakistan demanding their release. The people of Pakistan deserve free and fair elections.

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

Thank you Indiana @RepJimBaird (R-IN | @HouseForeignGOP) for joining as co-sponsor of H.R.5271, Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act. Thank you Congressman Jim Baird for meeting with @PAKPAC on important issues regarding human rights and democratic values in US Foreign Policy towards Pakistan. Your support sends a strong message of strengthening democratic institutions and holding those accountable who undermine human rights. Thank you to our PAKPAC Indiana Chapter for their advocacy efforts for making this possible. Let Congress know that those who are responsible for unprecedented human rights violations in Pakistan must be held accountable. @HouseForeignGOP @HouseForeign 📞𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Call Your Representative Today and Urge them to Co-Sponsor H.R.5271 and urge the leadership @SpeakerJohnson & @RepBrianMast to bring H.R.5271 to the floor for a Vote. Find Your Rep: house.gov/representatives/fi… Help our advocacy efforts by joining PAKPAC at pakpacusa.org

We appreciate Congressman Bill Huizenga’s support in standing up for human rights and agree with @RepHuizenga that everyone should have basic human rights. We thank Congressman Huizenga, a true friend of @PAKPAC, and appreciate his support for standing up for human rights and democratic values and look forward to working with him to address H.R.5271, Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act.

On behalf of Pakistani Americans, and Muslims in America, we thank Senator @BillCassidy for his powerful and principled condemnation of Islamophobia. His recent comments on @FaceTheNation were a reminder that Muslim Americans are doctors, professors, professionals, neighbors, and valued members of our communities, including those serving in underserved areas of Louisiana. These Muslim doctors and professionals are not only contributing to their communities, they are also serving their country, the United States of America, with dedication and excellence. Thank you, @SenBillCassidy, for standing up for your Muslim constituents and making clear that Islamophobia has no place in America. 🇺🇸

The conversations following the 2026 @APPNA Convention in Orlando have highlighted concerns shared by many in the Pakistani American community. The controversy surrounding the defacement of a Pakistani national icon has understandably generated strong emotions and sparked important discussions. But our responsibility cannot end with comments on X, WhatsApp, or Facebook. As Pakistani Americans, we have the privilege of living in a democracy where our voices matter. We also have a responsibility to advocate for those whose voices have been silenced and whose fundamental rights and civil liberties continue to be deliberately disregarded. While in Orlando, @PAKPAC had the opportunity to host Florida @RepMaxwellFrost to discuss the importance of protecting human rights, restoring democratic institutions, safeguarding civil liberties, and supporting policies that benefit the people of Pakistan. For these reasons, Congressman @MaxwellFrostFL is a co-sponsor of HR 5271, (94 bipartisan co-sponsors). Call to Action: Call your Congressmember and urge them to co-sponsor HR 5271, Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act. Real change comes through sustained civic engagement, relationship building, and advocacy. Not simply through outrage. If recent events have motivated you, we invite you to channel that energy into meaningful action. @PAKPAC is committed to advancing: • Human Rights • Civil liberties • Democratic values • Constructive engagement between the Pakistani American community and U.S. policymakers JOIN US! Become a member. DONATE. Together, we can ensure that the voices of those who cannot speak freely are heard. Visit pakpacusa.org and follow @PAKPAC to learn more. @UzmaDo @sshakeel1317 @DrTariqUS @a_jalees_khan @mali03 @mmalikx7 @HamzaMD04 @KhalidMirz45759 @drjalil247 @SabaShabnam24 @FurqanrizviMD @Arslanshehzd @UFarooqMD1 @AbdulAhadKazi2, @Sapphire6201973 #PAKPACatAPPNA2026 #APPNA2026 #APPNA49thAnnualConvention