Washington D.C. October 18, 2024 – Pakistani-American civil society organizations, led by First Pakistan Global and other prominent groups such as the Alliance for Democracy and Human Rights and Voice of Pakistani Americans, held a press conference to address the growing political instability and human rights violations in Pakistan at the National Press Club, Washington, DC. The key demand from this event was the immediate resignation of Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, due to his role in undermining democratic governance, violating constitutional principles, and orchestrating political repression.
The event attracted significant attention, drawing members of the Pakistani diaspora who voiced their concerns over the military’s role in shaping Pakistan’s current political landscape. The speakers asserted that General Munir epitomizes the problems facing the nation, calling for immediate action to restore civilian governance and uphold democratic principles.
“Breaking!!! General Asim Munir’s immediate resignation was demanded for violating his service oath, undermining human rights, and destabilizing Pakistan’s democracy. At an urgent press briefing at the National Press Club, Washington DC ,a coalition of overseas Pakistani… pic.twitter.com/C7pQt6eIaP
— FirstPakistanGlobal (@FirstPakGlobal) October 18, 2024
High-Profile Speakers and Engaged Discussions
The press conference featured an esteemed panel of speakers, including Ryan Grim, D.C. bureau chief for HuffPost, Ahmed Noorani, co-founder of Fact Focus, and Barrister Ehtesham Amir Uddin, among others. The discussions were moderated by Dr. Moeed Pirzada, a prominent journalist and CEO of Global Village Space Publications.
Dr. Pirzada opened the session by emphasizing the urgent need for accountability in all sectors affecting Pakistan’s governance, particularly the military’s pervasive role in civilian affairs. He noted the diaspora’s determination to combat this influence and advocate for a political environment that supports civilian leadership. Panelists shared insights on the detrimental effects of military interference, stressing the necessity of reforms to ensure the military adheres to its constitutional role.
Speaking at a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington DC, Dr. @MoeedNj Pirzada stressed the importance of the efforts by the Pakistani-American diaspora to counter the #UndeclaredMartialLaw regime’s attempts to strengthen their hold on power.
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— PTI USA Official (@PTIOfficialUSA) October 17, 2024