Uzma Rehman

[Uzma Rehman @UzmaDo]

Thank you @RepMaxMiller and Phil for your support of HR 5271.

[PakistaniAmericanPAC @PAKPAC]

Thank you @RepMaxMiller (R-Ohio | @HouseForeignGOP) for joining as co-sponsor of H.R.5271, Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act.

Thank you to Ohio Congressman Max Miller for standing with the Pakistani American community to uphold American values in support of democracy and human rights in Pakistan at this urgent time.

Thank you to Phil Poe, CoS, for meeting with PAKPAC leadership on this important legislation impacting US Pakistan relations and standing with the people of Pakistan.

Stronger US Pakistan relations can only come by supporting and strengthening civilian institutions and H.R.5271 is a major pillar in this effort.

Thank you to Dr. Uzma Rehman Ali and Asad Malik for their relentless advocacy for HR5271 and to the PAKPAC Ohio Chapter for their efforts.

Urge your U.S. Representative to co-sponsor H.Res. 5271, Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act, by clicking here: https://t.co/nOfm45jUeG

Help our advocacy efforts by joining PAKPAC at https://t.co/0f3lSrPlZy

[PakistaniAmericanPAC @PAKPAC]

The Pakistani American Public Affairs Committee (PAKPAC) is deeply concerned by reports of violence, loss of civilian life, and escalating unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.

Recent events, including allegations of security forces using excessive force against demonstrators and the growing tensions surrounding ongoing protests, underscore the urgent need for restraint, accountability, and respect for fundamental human rights.

Every government has a fundamental responsibility to protect its citizens, safeguard peaceful assembly, and ensure that grievances are addressed through dialogue rather than force.

The use of lethal force against civilians must be subject to transparent investigation, and those responsible for any violations of human rights must be held accountable.

The people of Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan deserve to have their voices heard and their concerns addressed through democratic means. Lasting stability can only be achieved through respect for civil liberties, political inclusion, and meaningful engagement with local communities.

PAKPAC calls upon the @GovtofPakistan to take immediate steps to de-escalate tensions, protect civilian lives, uphold the rule of law, and engage constructively with community leaders and stakeholders. The rights, dignity, and safety of all citizens must remain paramount during this challenging time.

We stand in solidarity with all those seeking peaceful, democratic solutions and reaffirm that the protection of human rights and civil liberties is essential for a just and prosperous future for all.

[Uzma Rehman @UzmaDo]

@PAKPAC held a youth Day on the Hill today. We learned about advocacy, opportunities on the Hill, and becoming future leaders. Youth form all across the country attended and day full of activities, meetings and. Tour of the Capital. Thank you @PAKPAC and @a_jalees_khan. Thank you @RepJackBergman for your office support. @drjalil247 @SikanderHamza @HamzaMD04 @mmalikx7 @DrTariqUS @SabaShabnam24 @sshakeel1317 @naqvi

[Uzma Rehman @UzmaDo]

@a_jalees_khan agree! A friend of @PAKPAC. Congratulations @HamawyForNJ .

[A Jalees Khan @a_jalees_khan]

Congrats to @HamawyForNJ and @AnaliliaForNJ , two incredible individuals of high character, who will fight for NJ and for the American people.

[A Jalees Khan @a_jalees_khan]

We hosted @HamawyForNJ at our place for a fundraiser a few weeks ago. The efforts of his grassroots movement are coming to fruition tomorrow. We need patriots and fighters like him in Congress! If you’re in NJ CD12 please get out and tell others as we make the final push @PAKPAC

[PakistaniAmericanPAC @PAKPAC]

This past Friday, the PAKPAC Arizona Chapter hosted Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ).

Discussions with @AdelitaForAZ included domestic issues, Islamophobia, and US Foreign Policy on Pakistan such as human rights and democratic integrity.

We thank @Rep_Grijalva for her commitment to human rights in US Foreign Policy towards Pakistan.

The Pakistani American community in Arizona appreciated the informative discussion and her courage on issues of importance to the community.

Thank you to PAKPAC Arizona President Dr. Safdar Chaudhary and the PAKPAC AZ Chapter for their efforts to make this happen.

Help our advocacy efforts by joining PAKPAC at https://t.co/2XXIia3x8Z

[PakistaniAmericanPAC @PAKPAC]

Eid Mubarak from all of us at PAKPAC.

[Uzma Rehman @UzmaDo]

Everyone should feel safe in their houses of worship and places of eduction.

[PakistaniAmericanPAC @PAKPAC]

We strongly condemn the horrifying act of violence at the Islamic Center of San Diego today. Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by this attack. 

No one should ever fear for their safety while attending prayers or studying at an elementary school. 

We are working to learn more about this incident and we encourage everyone to keep the Islamic Center of San Diego community in your prayers.

[Uzma Rehman @UzmaDo]

@PAKPAC providing great opportunity for Pak-American youth! We have a great program planned. Join us. Encourage your y friends/ family to join.

[PakistaniAmericanPAC @PAKPAC]

Message on the Importance of PAKPAC Youth Day on Capitol Hill by Dr. Atif J. Khan, PAKPAC National Board Member.

🗳 "An opportunity for Pakistani American youth to learn how advocacy works and remain politically engaged." - @a_jalees_khan

📅 Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026
🏛 Capitol Hill
📷 Register here: https://t.co/pGbH2u0cJL
⚠️ Deadline to Apply: May 25, 2026

#PakistaniAmericans #USPakistanRelations

[PakistaniAmericanPAC @PAKPAC]

Thank you @RepHoulahan (D-PA |@HouseIntelDems| @HASCDemocrats|@TLHumanRights) for joining as a co-sponsor of H.R.5271, Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act.

We appreciate PAKPAC Champion Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan for her commitment to human rights and democratic integrity in US Foreign Policy towards Pakistan.

Thank you CoS Michelle Dorothy for listening to concerns of the Pennsylvania Pakistani American community.

Thank you to Abdul Mughees Chaudhri, Dr. Umar Farooq @UFarooqMD1 and the PAKPAC Pennsylvania chapter for their advocacy.

Urge your representative to-sponsor H.Res. 5271, Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act, by clicking here: https://t.co/nOfm45jUeG

Help our advocacy efforts by joining PAKPAC at https://t.co/2XXIia3x8Z

[Uzma Rehman @UzmaDo]

Looking forward to seeing the youth of our community! @PAKPAC Youth day on the Hill! June 3rd Washington DC.

[PakistaniAmericanPAC @PAKPAC]

🏫Calling All College Students!
PAKPAC Youth Day at Capitol Hill

Learn how advocacy works and remain politically engaged. 🗳

📅 Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026
🏛 Capitol Hill
Deadline to Register: May 25, 2026
📷 Register here: https://t.co/VKVAVSecVS

#PakistaniAmericans #USPakistanRelations

[Uzma Rehman @UzmaDo]

Registration is open

[PakistaniAmericanPAC @PAKPAC]

*Save The Date*

PAKPAC Youth Day At The Hill

📅 Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026

More Information and Registration Coming Soon

#PakistaniAmerican #USPakistanRelations #RisingLeaders 🇺🇸 🇵🇰

[Uzma Rehman @UzmaDo]

@PAKPAC youth day registration is now open! Help spread the word.@mmalikx7 @UFarooqMD1 @drjalil247 @Arslanshehzd @SeemeHasan @SikanderHamza @HamzaMD04 @SabaShabnam24 @DrTariqUS @quotesbyArif

[A Jalees Khan @a_jalees_khan]

Please spread the word! PAKPAC’s Youth Day on the Hill (6/3/26) is going to be a curated experience on how advocacy works and we have some very special surprise guests that will meet with our cohort. Register here: https://t.co/TztoD2L4en

[Uzma Rehman @UzmaDo]

@areejzahra665 @PAKPAC @a_jalees_khan @Arslanshehzd @mmalikx7 @FurqanrizviMD @mali03 @UFarooqMD1 @SikanderHamza @DrTariqUS @drjalil247 We have a entire day planned about advocacy (learning and then implementing), meet/interact with Congressional members, learning about opportunities for our youth in Congress. And much more!

[Uzma Rehman @UzmaDo]

@SeemeHasan @mmalikx7 @PAKPAC @RepJasonCrow @HASCDemocrats @HouseIntelDems @TLHumanRights @UFarooqMD1 @a_jalees_khan @DrTariqUS @drjalil247 @mali03 Hope everything goes well!!

[Uzma Rehman @UzmaDo]

Calling all Pakistani American students! June 3rd, @PAKPAC is hosting Day on the Hill for our youth. Join us! @mali03 @mmalikx7 @drarifm @drjalil247 @DrTariqUS @UFarooqMD1 @naqvi @steve_hanke @SikanderHamza @AbdulAhadKazi2 @SaudAnwarCT

[A Jalees Khan @a_jalees_khan]

SAVE THE DATE: calling all Pakistani American students to submit interest forms for our Youth Day on the Hill on June 3rd 2026. This is a great opportunity to learn how advocacy works and how to remain politically engaged. https://t.co/TztoD2L4en @UzmaDo @naqvi @mmalikx7

[Uzma Rehman @UzmaDo]

Please Allah hold those that are responsible for this unimaginable atrocity against the children accountable. May Allah protect all the children.

[Zafar Mirza @zfrmrza]

We are sitting on a generalised epidemic of AIDS in Pakistan. UNAIDS estimates that Pakistan has the fastest-growing number of AIDS cases in Asia.

What BBC film has revealed in Tunsa THQ is a tip of the iceberg. Same practices are rampant in all districts of the country. All blood borne diseases as a result are on the rise in Pakistan due to absolutely irresponsible health care practices including, reuse of disposable syringes by health care workers and drug addicts; unscreened blood transfusions; unprotected sex; unhygienic use of shaving instruments and so on. We have the largest population with Hepatitis C infection in the world ie around 10 million.

After RatuDero outbreak of AIDS among young children, I sat up a Taskforce for safe injection which produced a National Action Plan for Injection Safety and we banned the import, manufacture, sale and use of reusable disposable syringes and we promoted their replacement with auto-destruct syringes. The breakdown of governance, lack of implementation of policies, and complete lack of accountability has not made the desired effect on the ground though local manufacture has shifted predominantly to auto-destruct syringes.

There are health budget issues, supply chain issues and unfilled posts in public sector health facilities where only poor and gullible people go for lack of affordability. Tunsa is a wake up call, like Ratu Dero (2020) outbreak was, like Jalalpur Jatan (2009) outbreak was, and many other outbreaks. After a spike in media discussions and governments defending the issue gradually dies down.

Our successive governments have failed to make health care their priority which is evident from the very low spending on health care. In this case, very young children are suffering and dying due to AIDS due to health care workers criminal behaviour of using same infected syringes on multiple children. Those who survive have to take lifelong medication - a life long suffering and liability on society. Look at the clip below. It is horrendous. This is scandalous.

For God sake take care of people’s health and make it a fiscal priority. We have to take a moral and financial responsibility for people’s health care, rather than continue to be dependent on Global Fund, GAVI and others. These are our children, our people and they are our responsibility.

[PakistaniAmericanPAC @PAKPAC]

The Pakistani American Public Affairs Committee (PAKPAC) commends all participants and recognizes Pakistan’s role in convening the upcoming Islamabad talks.

With discussions set to begin in the coming days, PAKPAC emphasizes the importance of constructive engagement and good-faith dialogue among all parties.

Peace, prosperity, and civil liberties must remain at the core of these efforts. PAKPAC remains hopeful that these talks will mark a meaningful step toward lasting stability and a better future for all.

These same principles must also guide Pakistan’s internal governance. In the spirit of peace and democratic progress, PAKPAC urges the release of all political prisoners and a renewed commitment to democratic norms and fundamental rights.

CC: @POTUS @StateDept @realDonaldTrump @VP @JDVance @SecRubio @SteveWitkoff @SEPeaceMissions @HouseForeignGOP @HouseForeign @SenateForeign @SFRCdems @StateDRL @State_SCA @USAmbUN

[PakistaniAmericanPAC @PAKPAC]

A Tweetorial of #HR5271, Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act, and its importance for long term US Foreign Policy interests, human rights, and democratic stability in Pakistan by Dr. Atif J. Khan, President of PAKPAC NJ chapter. #FreePoliticalPrisoners

The bill's momentum is rapidly accelerating and as of this week has a total of 84 cosponsors. On top of this, a majority (29 out of 51) members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, are sponsoring this bill.

CC @HouseForeignGOP @HouseForeign, @TLHumanRights, @JudiciaryGOP, @HouseJudiciary

Urge Your Rep to co-sponsor HR 5271, Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act, by clicking here: https://t.co/nOfm45jUeG