US lawmakers and Amnesty International condemn crackdown on PTI protesters in Islamabad

U.S. lawmakers and Amnesty International have condemned the crackdown on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protesters in Islamabad. The protests, demanding the release of party leader Imran Khan, faced violent police responses, resulting in multiple deaths among both protesters and law enforcement. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib and others criticized the government's actions as a violation of democracy and human rights. They called for the right to peaceful protest and urged the Pakistani government to allow demonstrations without violence. Amnesty International reported that law enforcement used excessive force, including tear gas and live ammunition. The organization emphasized the need for the government to respect protesters' rights and ensure accountability for any unlawful actions.