Pakistan has once again been under pressure from the US to uphold its “constitutional and international responsibilities and respect human rights and fundamental freedoms.”
At his weekly press briefing, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller made these statements here.
He pleaded with Pakistan to uphold the freedom of speech and the right to a peaceful public assembly during his media appearance.
Miller said, “But generally, our most senior officials – including Secretary Blinken and Ambassador Blome – have consistently both privately and publicly urged Pakistan to respect the rights of its people and live with its constitutional and international obligations.” Miller refrained from commenting on the resolution that the US House of Representatives recently passed regarding Pakistan’s elections, though. We consistently implore the Pakistani government to uphold human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the freedoms of expression, association, peaceful assembly, and religion, as well as the rights of marginalized populations such as women and religious minorities.”