ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has no parallel in its anti-Pakistan agenda as it has been conducting campaigns within Pakistan and abroad to promote an anti-state agenda, said Barrister Aqeel Ahmed, Federal Government spokesperson for legal affairs,
In a recent statement, Barrister Aqeel said that members of the US Congress were hired by lobbying firms to conduct an anti-state campaign against Pakistan.
Barrister Aqeel emphasized that Pakistan is a free and independent country, committed to promoting good and friendly relations with all nations. However, certain political parties are intent on damaging these relations.
“There is no justification for such actions, and they will be dealt with strictly. Legal action will be taken both domestically and internationally,” he said.
Amendment introduced in US National Defense Authorization Act
Aqeel pointed out that an amendment was introduced in the US National Defense Authorization Act, intended to harm Pakistan with its anti-state agenda.
Stopping military and security assistance to Pakistan
The amendment called for stopping military and security assistance to Pakistan, which has been provided since 1947.
The House Rules Committee rejected this amendment on June 12, 2024.
Congresswoman Susie Lee introduced three amendments, all opposing the anti-Pakistan agenda and calling for a ‘freeze’ on security and other aid to Pakistan.
Barrister Aqeel noted that the Secretary of State was asked to report on human rights violations.
Pakistan aims to promote relations with all countries on an equal footing and follows an independent foreign policy without taking dictation from any external entities, he asiad.
“Certain political party followers have promoted an anti-Pakistan agenda, causing attempts to damage Pakistan irreparably,” the movement spokesperson said.
Meanwhile, Foreign Office of Pakistan has rejected these efforts, and the American House Rules Committee declared these amendments to be contrary to the facts. The anti-Pakistan agenda has intensified since last year.
He recalled the no-confidence motion in April 2022, when the narrative of “absolutely not” was given, claiming it was an American conspiracy and that Pakistan was being treated as a ‘slave’. Following this, lobbying firms were hired to promote the anti-Pakistan agenda.
Lobbyist firms hire congressmen for anti-Pakistan agenda
Barrister Aqeel revealed that lobbyist firms hired congressmen after the so-called “absolutely not” slogan to push for anti-Pakistan legislation. Congressman McCormick introduced Resolution 901 in November 2023, coinciding with PTI’s efforts and all anti-Pakistan legislation is driven by PTI’s influence.
Some overseas Pakistanis being used for anti-state agenda, he said and added that some overseas Pakistanis are leaning towards PTI and are being used to further the party’s anti-state agenda.
Action will be taken against those promoting such activities, he declared.
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