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This is very very disappointment....every retired or service officer is very upset after this press conference..... military standards hit the ground....a govt department run by grade 22 mulazim ...
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You must be a very sincere hunaman to take time from life to entertain pensioners. If you tell us you bring them soup too it would just be so genuine with the holiday spirit.
Apko Edhi ke laqab se nawaza jata ha
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Pakistan: Imran Khan’s solitary confinement and inhumane detention conditions must end, UN expert says
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GENEVA – The UN Special Rapporteur on torture, Alice Jill Edwards, today urged the Government of Pakistan to take immediate and effective action to address reports of inhumane and undignified detention conditions of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, warning that they could amount to torture and other inhuman or degrading treatment.
“I call on Pakistani authorities to ensure that Khan’s conditions of detention fully comply with international norms and standards,” Edwards said.
“Since his transfer to Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi on 26 September 2023, Imran Khan has reportedly been held for excessive periods in solitary confinement, confined for 23 hours a day in his cell, and with highly restricted access to the outside world,” she said. “His cell is reportedly under constant camera surveillance.”
The Special Rapporteur stressed that prolonged or indefinite solitary confinement is prohibited under international human rights law – and when it extends longer than 15 days, it constitutes a form of psychological torture.
“Khan’s solitary confinement should be lifted without delay. Not only is it an unlawful measure, extended isolation can bring about very harmful consequences for his physical and mental health,” she said.
According to information received, Khan is not permitted outdoor activity or interaction with other detainees and is unable to join communal prayers. Visits from lawyers, family members and others authorised by the courts are frequently interrupted or ended prematurely.
Imran Khan is held in a small cell that lacks natural light and adequate ventilation. Temperatures reportedly become extreme in both winter and summer, and poor air circulation leads to foul odours and insect infestations. As a result, he has reportedly suffered nausea, vomiting, and noticeable weight loss.
“Anyone deprived of liberty must be treated with humanity and dignity,” the expert said. “Detention conditions must reflect the individual’s age and health situation, including appropriate sleeping arrangements, climatic protection, adequate space, lighting, heating, and ventilation.”
Imran Khan, aged 72, has a history of significant health issues, including a serious spinal injury from a 2013 accident and gunshot wounds from a 2022 assassination attempt.
“Khan has reportedly been denied adequate medical attention,” Edwards said. “I urge the authorities to allow a visit by his personal physicians.”
The Special Rapporteur has raised Imran Khan’s situation with the Government of Pakistan and will continue to follow developments.
Alice Jill Edwards is the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
Special Rapporteurs/Independent Experts/Working Groups are independent human rights experts appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council. Together, these experts are referred to as the Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council. Special Procedures experts work on a voluntary basis; they are not UN staff and do not receive a salary for their work. While the UN Human Rights office acts as the secretariat for Special Procedures, the experts serve in their individual capacity and are independent from any government or organization, including OHCHR and the UN. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the UN or OHCHR.
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UN Human Rights, country page – Pakistan
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Envy is an insult to oneself
VCheng
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But trying to make an official UN action out of a personal opinion is just useless exaggeration.
Of course, you may know what they say about personal opinions.
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Victor you are victim of hatred and hatred is the most accessible and comprehensive of all the unifying agents. It brings together people who have nothing else in common......But trying to make an official UN action out of a personal opinion is just useless exaggeration.
Of course, you may know what they say about personal opinions.
VCheng
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Did I post this thread?
This is nothing but a personal opinion without any official weight at all. Social Media Fluff. 100%.
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Did I post this thread?
This is nothing but a personal opinion without any official weight at all. Social Media Fluff. 100%.
But, of course, the UN officials, whether personal opinion or not, do follow certain 'human rights' guidelines. And in this case they are pointing toward possible violation of Pakistan's own penal laws. They probably did the same for Zardari although his own incarceration was much longer and more brutal than Imran's. BTW, UN is not calling for to release Imran or even challenging his incarceration.
Anyway, PTI supporters creating separate threads about such 'international support' instead of posting in the main PTI thread tells me that they know that domestically their Great Leader is totally cornered and all that's left are venues like the American Congress--the same Americans who supposedly toppled Imran. "Usi Uttar key Londey se Dawa...", to quote Mirza Ghalib.
But no foreign power has the leverage enough to release Imran from the prison and they have no need to spend precious diplomatic resources on an obvious loser like Imran. At least not yet anyway.
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GENEVA – The UN Special Rapporteur on torture, Alice Jill Edwards, today urged the Government of Pakistan to take immediate and effective action to address reports of inhumane and undignified detention conditions of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, warning that they could amount to torture and other inhuman or degrading treatment.
“I call on Pakistani authorities to ensure that Khan’s conditions of detention fully comply with international norms and standards,” Edwards said.
“Since his transfer to Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi on 26 September 2023, Imran Khan has reportedly been held for excessive periods in solitary confinement, confined for 23 hours a day in his cell, and with highly restricted access to the outside world,” she said. “His cell is reportedly under constant camera surveillance.”
The Special Rapporteur stressed that prolonged or indefinite solitary confinement is prohibited under international human rights law – and when it extends longer than 15 days, it constitutes a form of psychological torture.
“Khan’s solitary confinement should be lifted without delay. Not only is it an unlawful measure, extended isolation can bring about very harmful consequences for his physical and mental health,” she said.
According to information received, Khan is not permitted outdoor activity or interaction with other detainees and is unable to join communal prayers. Visits from lawyers, family members and others authorised by the courts are frequently interrupted or ended prematurely.
Imran Khan is held in a small cell that lacks natural light and adequate ventilation. Temperatures reportedly become extreme in both winter and summer, and poor air circulation leads to foul odours and insect infestations. As a result, he has reportedly suffered nausea, vomiting, and noticeable weight loss.
“Anyone deprived of liberty must be treated with humanity and dignity,” the expert said. “Detention conditions must reflect the individual’s age and health situation, including appropriate sleeping arrangements, climatic protection, adequate space, lighting, heating, and ventilation.”
Imran Khan, aged 72, has a history of significant health issues, including a serious spinal injury from a 2013 accident and gunshot wounds from a 2022 assassination attempt.
“Khan has reportedly been denied adequate medical attention,” Edwards said. “I urge the authorities to allow a visit by his personal physicians.”
The Special Rapporteur has raised Imran Khan’s situation with the Government of Pakistan and will continue to follow developments.
Alice Jill Edwards is the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
Special Rapporteurs/Independent Experts/Working Groups are independent human rights experts appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council. Together, these experts are referred to as the Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council. Special Procedures experts work on a voluntary basis; they are not UN staff and do not receive a salary for their work. While the UN Human Rights office acts as the secretariat for Special Procedures, the experts serve in their individual capacity and are independent from any government or organization, including OHCHR and the UN. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the UN or OHCHR.
Country-specific observations and recommendations by the UN human rights mechanisms, including the special procedures, the treaty bodies and the Universal Periodic Review, can be found on the Universal Human Rights Index https://uhri.ohchr.org/en/
UN Human Rights, country page – Pakistan
For inquiries and media requests, please contact: [email protected]
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The United Nations is 2 years and 130 days too late.
The most likely reason why the UN has suddenly woken up is due to the current government's tough stance against Afghans residing in Pakistan. The UN is a staunch supporter of Afghan refugees inside Pakistan.
VCheng
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As I said this is mere more useless SOCIAL MEDIA FLUFF.
Ain't goin' nowhere. As usual.
Meengla
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Short of a catastrophic defeat against India like 1971 war, the only venues available to Imran are:
1) Intense American pressure to release Imran or else economic consequences for Pakistan.
2) Imran apologizes for his crimes, agrees to either house arrest with total media gag or accepts exile, preferably to enjoy some 'joys' at the famous Saroor Palace. Speaking of the Palace: A blast from the past!
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