The Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission of the US Congress will hold a hearing to examine the 'ongoing repression of political opposition' in Pakistan, according to an announcement posted on the Commission's official website.
The hearing, scheduled to be held in person and streamed online, will focus on actions by the Pakistani government that allegedly restrict political freedoms, including the treatment of opposition political figures, suppression of independent journalism, and controls over media and communication.
The Commission stated that it will assess the implications of these actions for democracy and human rights in Pakistan. It is tasked with promoting, defending, and advocating for international human rights as outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other key human rights frameworks.
According to the announcement, many observers trace the current phase of repression to 2022, when then-prime minister Imran Khan was removed from office, later convicted of corruption, and imprisoned.
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