Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters have been protesting against the government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who came to power after former Prime Minister Imran Khan was ousted in a no-confidence vote in April. The crackdown comes after PTI supporters held a series of protests against the government.
The United States has urged Pakistani authorities to follow due process in their crackdown on PTI. The US State Department said that it was “deeply concerned” by the reports of “arbitrary detentions, house arrests, and the use of excessive force” against PTI supporters. The statement said that the US “urges Pakistani authorities to uphold the rule of law, protect fundamental freedoms, and respect the rights of all Pakistanis.”
The PTI has accused the government of using the crackdown to silence its dissent. The party has also alleged that the government is using security forces to target its leaders and supporters.
The government has defended its actions, saying that it is only taking steps to maintain law and order. The government has also said it is not targeting any particular party or individual.
The crackdown on PTI has drawn criticism from human rights groups and opposition parties. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has called on the government to stop the crackdown and respect the rights of all Pakistanis. The opposition parties have also condemned the crackdown, saying that it violates citizens’ fundamental rights.
The crackdown on PTI is the latest in a series of political developments in Pakistan. The country has been in a state of political turmoil since Khan was ousted in April. The PTI has been holding protests against the government, and the government has been cracking down on PTI supporters. The situation in Pakistan remains tense, and it is unclear how it will be resolved.
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