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'Not accountable to any govt': Kakar on alleged human rights violations in Pakistan |
2023-09-24 |
[GEO.TV] In the wake of the allegations of human rights ...which are usually open to widely divergent definitions... violations in the country, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq has firmly asserted that Pakistain is not accountable to any government or congressman. The premier's remarks came in response to a question posed by a journalist during a presser — following his speech at the 78th United Nations ...a lucrative dumping ground for the relatives of dictators and party hacks... General Assembly (UNGA) session — asking him about the engagements of Paks in the United States with congressmen in relation to the human rights abuses and arrests in Pakistain. "We are not accountable to any government; we are not accountable to any congressman — absolutely not!" PM Kakar said, further highlighting the robust bond between Pakistain and the US. He was also questioned about the recent arrests, particularly those of women, which came in the wake of the crackdown against Pakistain Tehrik-e-Insaf ...a political party in Pakistan. PTI was founded by former Pakistani cricket captain and philanthropist Imran Khan. The party's slogan is Justice, Humanity and Self Esteem, each of which is open to widely divergent interpretations.... (PTI) after its Chairman Imran Khan ...aka The Great Khan, who ain't the brightest knife in the national drawer... 's party members and supporters The prime minister said the country's laws are impartial, not favouring any gender, and apply to all citizens equally. PM Kakar also spoke about the resurgence of terrorist threats by dangerous entities such as Tehrik-e-Taliban ![]() (Pakistain) and ISIS was a matter of grave concern for Pakistain and the entire international community. "Pakistain is facing terrorism for the last two decades," he said. The premier stressed that a stable Afghanistan continued to remain an important foreign policy priority for Pakistain and the United States. Kakar said we are holding constructive dialogue with the interim Afghan government. |
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