e-6470 Foreign affairs
Petition to the House of Commons
Whereas:
This petition is being presented in the context of the rapidly deteriorating political situation in Pakistan concerning democracy, human rights, and the safety of Canadian-Pakistanis who have been vocal in their support for these causes;
Pakistan has witnessed significant political and social upheaval in recent months. Specifically, on November 26, 2024, thousands of unarmed protesters, protesting the fraudulent February 2024 elections and former Prime Minister Imran Khan's incarceration, were directly fired upon with live ammunition by the unelected military-backed regime. The Guardian has published a detailed report elucidating upon this;
The detention of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, the silencing of opposition voices, and the escalation of human rights abuses are deeply alarming. These developments not only threaten democracy within Pakistan but also have repercussions for Pakistani diasporas worldwide, including here in Canada; and
We believe the support of the Canadian government is crucial in amplifying these concerns and in exploring how we can collectively advocate for democracy, justice, and the safety of Canadian citizens.
We, the undersigned, Citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the House of Commons to:
1. Call for an immediate inquiry into the tragic events of the November 26, 2024, Islamabad Massacre in which the military regime opened fire on unarmed protesters as well as an inquiry into the tainted February 2024 general elections;
2. Call for the immediate release of Imran Khan and other political prisoners in Pakistan;
3. Issue a statement in solidarity with the restoration of the people's mandate and democratic governance in Pakistan; and
4. Issue a strong condemnation of threats and acts of transnational repression targeting Canadian-Pakistanis.
Whereas:
This petition is being presented in the context of the rapidly deteriorating political situation in Pakistan concerning democracy, human rights, and the safety of Canadian-Pakistanis who have been vocal in their support for these causes;
Pakistan has witnessed significant political and social upheaval in recent months. Specifically, on November 26, 2024, thousands of unarmed protesters, protesting the fraudulent February 2024 elections and former Prime Minister Imran Khan's incarceration, were directly fired upon with live ammunition by the unelected military-backed regime. The Guardian has published a detailed report elucidating upon this;
The detention of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, the silencing of opposition voices, and the escalation of human rights abuses are deeply alarming. These developments not only threaten democracy within Pakistan but also have repercussions for Pakistani diasporas worldwide, including here in Canada; and
We believe the support of the Canadian government is crucial in amplifying these concerns and in exploring how we can collectively advocate for democracy, justice, and the safety of Canadian citizens.
We, the undersigned, Citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the House of Commons to:
1. Call for an immediate inquiry into the tragic events of the November 26, 2024, Islamabad Massacre in which the military regime opened fire on unarmed protesters as well as an inquiry into the tainted February 2024 general elections;
2. Call for the immediate release of Imran Khan and other political prisoners in Pakistan;
3. Issue a statement in solidarity with the restoration of the people's mandate and democratic governance in Pakistan; and
4. Issue a strong condemnation of threats and acts of transnational repression targeting Canadian-Pakistanis.