The US prepares to ban Pakistani officials, the Pakistan Army is also coming under scrutiny.

The US prepares to ban Pakistani officials, the Pakistan Army is also coming under scrutiny.

This law targets those involved in human rights violations or large-scale corruption to hold them accountable and help prevent such crimes globally. What is the force against Pakistan?

A bill has been introduced in the US Parliament that provides for sanctions against Pakistani officials who violate human rights and undermine democracy in Pakistan. It specifically mentions targeting senior officers of the Pakistani Army. This bill is known as the ‘Pakistan Freedom and Responsibility Act’ (H.R. 5271). It provides the US president with the power to impose sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Responsibility Act.