Yasmin Rashid Criticizes Law Minister for ‘False Statements’ at UN Conference
Key Points:
- Criticism of Law Minister: PTI Punjab President Dr. Yasmin Rashid condemned Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar for providing false information at the UN Human Rights Council’s 58th session.
- Accusation of Misinformation: She demanded the amended PECA Act be applied against him for spreading ‘fake news’ regarding Pakistan’s human rights commitments.
- Human Rights Violations Alleged: Dr. Rashid highlighted state oppression against opposition parties since 2022, questioning whether such actions aligned with the government’s claims of protecting human rights.
- Violations of Privacy & Rights: She cited police raids without warrants, women being harassed and imprisoned for protests, and overall suppression of political dissent.
- Electoral Disputes: Despite PTI securing the most seats in the general election, she claimed the government was formed by the PML-N and PPP through alleged election rigging, with election tribunals ignoring PTI’s petitions.
- Violence Against PTI Workers: Dr. Rashid accused the government of ordering violence against PTI workers in Islamabad on Nov 26 and denying any human rights violations.
- Unjust Trials & Imprisonments: She alleged that thousands of PTI workers were jailed, many tried in military courts, while Imran Khan and other party leaders were imprisoned on baseless charges.
- Suppression of Media: Journalists speaking the truth were harassed and taken off air.
Dr. Yasmin Rashid strongly condemned the law minister’s statements at the UN, accusing the government of severe human rights violations and suppression of political opposition. She demanded accountability for misinformation and called for justice for imprisoned political workers and journalists.
