In response to a recent letter by 62 U.S. Congress representatives concerning Pakistan’s internal affairs, 160 members of Pakistan’s Parliament have written to Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, voicing concerns about foreign interference and a political party’s campaign to tarnish state institutions. Signatories include senior politicians such as Tariq Fazal Chaudhary, Naveed Qamar, and Mustafa Kamal.
The letter criticizes PTI and its founder for allegedly fostering political violence, disrespecting democratic norms, and orchestrating a negative media campaign against Pakistan’s institutions. The MPs highlighted incidents such as the May 9 riots, mob attacks on government buildings, and the founder’s encouragement of chaos from jail. The letter notes that the PTI founder has used social media to incite “digital terrorism” and cited U.S.- and UK-based elements who allegedly fuel this narrative.
MPs expressed surprise over the support U.S. Congress members show for a leader who, they argue, has been implicated in corruption, criticized for misogynistic comments, and legally condemned by a U.S. court on personal issues. They noted that Oxford University withdrew his candidacy due to his criminal record and highlighted that U.S. interference would amount to influencing Pakistan’s judicial and electoral processes.
The letter concludes by emphasizing Pakistan’s sovereignty and its ability to navigate its democratic challenges without external influence, urging the U.S. Congress to avoid meddling for political gains in Pakistan.
