PAKPAC Condemns Dr. Amna
Buttar Incident
The Pakistani American
Public Affairs Committee (PAKPAC) has condemned “in
the strongest terms” a recent incident when a Pakistani
American Community member was hurt by the inappropriate conduct
of the Police in Pakistan. A statement issued by the organization
states:
“PAKPAC strongly feels that a community member Dr. Amna
Buttar was exercising her civic right to protest against the
recent administrative actions of the Government of Pakistan.
We feel that this incident of physical harassment was wrong
and inappropriate.
“PAKPAC strongly urges the authorities to take full
action to bring the perpetrators within the authorities of
this action to justice. Anyone involved directly or indirectly,
no matter at what level in the police authority they are in
need to be dealt with in the strongest possible way.
“The Pakistani American community remains united on
the issue of due process and respect of basic civic rights
of people both in Pakistan and the United States.”
“The Pakistani American Public Affairs Committee (PAKPAC)
is a nationwide, membership-based, non-profit lobbying organization
registered with the United States Federal Government. PAKPAC’s
mission includes advancement and strengthening of US-Pakistan
relations. It is organized to be a unified voice on issues
and concerns common to the Pakistani-American community. PAKPAC’s
focus includes an active environment to foster greater political
and civic engagement amongst the Pakistani-Americans. PAKPAC
is also focused on collaborating with other regional and national
Pakistani-American organizations to ensue increased efficacy
and reduced duplication of the stated goals. PAKPAC along
with our affiliates is working to serve as a watchdog for
inaccuracies and bias in media coverage about Pakistan and
Pakistani Americans. We are also involved in educating media
groups, journalists, politicians, academicians and members
of think tanks about views of concern and importance to the
Pakistani-American community.”
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