Imran meets German Ambassador, highlights ‘human rights violation’ in Pakistan
Imran meets German Ambassador, highlights ‘human rights violation’ in Pakistan
–Says govt deems itself rightful to defect from constitution, democracy
LAHORE ( Web News )
Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan held a meeting with German Ambassador Alfred Grannas and highlighted the ‘human rights violation’ in Pakistan.
In a statement issued on PTI’s official Twitter handle, the former premier and German Ambassador discussed ‘matters related to bilateral issues and mutual interest’ during the meeting. DNA reported.
The meeting underscored the exchange of thoughts on matters of mutual interest, PTI’s political philosophy, human rights violations in Pakistan, and the effects of the government’s unconstitutional actions on the country’s democracy.
The two personalities also discussed ‘negative impact’ of deviation from the Constitution on democracy.
Mr Grannas highlighted the effects of human rights violations on the GSP+ status of a country.
Meanwhile, Alfred Grannas highlighted the implications for GSP Plus status awarded to Pakistan.
Speaking on the occasion, Imran Khan maintained that his party was fully active for the supremacy of constitution and law and promotion of democracy.
He pointed out that democracy was based on guarantee of fundamental rights and establishment of government on the basis of public opinion. “PTI considers the people as the source of power in national decision-making in the light of the constitution”, he added.
Imran Khan has said that the country was being ruled by a government that deemed itself rightful to defect from the democracy and the constitution.
The said the PTI was struggling for the supremacy of the constitution and democratic values in the country adding that the basic right to vote and public mandate made the foundation of a democracy. “People empower leaders to make policies,” he added.
Mr Khan said people were being deprived of the right to vote adding that interim governments were ruling in Punjab and KP despite elapsing 90 days after the dissolution of both assemblies. “It is compounding political crisis in the country,” he added.
He went on to say that the political crisis was causing an unimaginable loss to the country’s economy. “Sedition cases are being lodged against those stressing peaceful protest, election campaign, and freedom of expression,” he added.
The former PM drew Mr Grannas’ attention to address the human rights violations saying grave human rights violations and attacks on democracy demanded international attention. “We welcome voices being raised against such acts,” he added.