Washington: Led by Indian American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and Congressman Greg Casar, as many as 42 top American lawmakers have urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to take decisive action against what they described as a worsening campaign of “transnational repression” and systematic human rights violations in Pakistan.

Asserting that Pakistan is facing an escalating crisis of authoritarianism, where democratic institutions and fundamental freedoms are being systematically dismantled, the lawmakers on Wednesday (local time) said the United States has the responsibility and tools to hold Pakistan’s military leadership accountable.

“We urge the Administration to swiftly impose measures, such as visa bans and asset freezes, against officials credibly perpetrating systematic repress

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