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, Apr 30 (DNA): 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.

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.