The Amnesty International statement comes after the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority on Tuesday suspended mobile broadband services across the nation after former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's arrest.
In his tweet, Congressman Sherman emphasized America's dedication to democracy, the rule of law in Pakistan, US support for human rights and free speech worldwide.
Asserting that ongoing nationwide protests will continue until the release of former Pakistan PM Imran Khan, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has instructed the party leaders, workers and supporters to gather at the Islamabad Judicial Complex at 8 am on Wednesday.
Reacting to the arrest of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that the United States does not have a stance on one political candidate or party and called for respect for democratic principles.
Delhi Police on Tuesday took a jibe at Pakistani actress Sehar Shinwari after she inquired about the online link of Delhi Police for justice as protests erupted in her country following the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Tuesday.
The ongoing rift between the Pakistan government and the Supreme Court escalated after Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Sunday said that the judiciary should be held accountable for illegal and unconstitutional steps taken during the past 75 years, Geo News reported.
He said that Saqib Nisar had played a key role in the disqualification of Nawaz Sharif on completely baseless and false allegations and ran a vindictive campaign against the PMLN in order to bring Imran Khan into power through a rigged election he presided over.
On May 6, Mohsin Naqvi said, "We have decided to go for an immediate audit through the Auditor General Pakistan office, and simultaneously through a private audit firm of established international repute," as per the Dawn report.