ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has formally raised concerns over the “worst form of torture” being inflicted upon Palestinians in Gaza and Indian-administered Kashmir, calling on the international community to take urgent action to protect human rights.
At a session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Pakistan’s envoy delivered a compelling statement denouncing reports of physical and psychological abuse. They pointed to allegations of enforced disappearances, collective punishment, and insufficient access to medical care and legal representation—conditions that, Pakistan warned, could “constitute crimes against humanity.”
The statement highlighted chilling testimonies from families describing midnight arrests, pressure on detainees to sign false confessions, and the denial of basic rights like food, water, and legal counsel. These reports, the envoy emphasized, demand immediate scrutiny and intervention.
Pakistan proposed that an independent international commission be deployed to investigate these allegations and ensure accountability. The delegation also urged countries to reconsider military aid and arms transfers to regions where such violations are ongoing.
Speaking on behalf of Islamabad, the envoy said: “We cannot ignore the suffering of entire communities under occupation,” and called for international solidarity to prevent escalation and restore fundamental freedoms for all affected civilians.
Pakistan’s motion at the Human Rights Council coincides with a broader push from other nations to document abuses and press for emergency humanitarian access. With mounting global pressure, the spotlight is now on whether member states will act decisively or continue to debate without delivering relief.
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