Mehlaqa Samdani
@MehlaqaCAPJ • 20,561 subscribers
Director, @Alliance4PJ Transforming U.S. policy towards Pakistan and Palestine through political advocacy, public education, and multimedia campaigns
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Iran's negotiating team's rejection of Shehbaz Sharif's comments didn't come out of thin air--it was based on his remarks during his National Assembly address. Pakistan's PM casually discussing Iran's ballistic missile program, which was never part of any MOU or negotiation, is deeply irresponsible.
Mehlaqa Samdani70,868 次观看 • 11 天前
Today, Ranking Member Rep. Jim McGovern stood firm for Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi, Dr. Mahrang Baloch , Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir, Hadi Chattha, and every political prisoner this Congress refuses to forget. Amendment #961 to the NDAA that conditioned military assistance to Pakistan on human rights compliance, fell 7-4 in Rules Committee today. While some might consider it a setback, it is certainly not a defeat. History remembers who stood up, not just who won. And we're not done!
Mehlaqa Samdani16,295 次观看 • 5 天前
I urge Muslim voters who supported Donald J. Trump to watch this clip of him expressing Islamophobic views on a global platform. Please consider this when deciding whether to back MAGA Republicans in next year's midterms. Richard Grenell, you have Muslim friends—will you condemn this?
Mehlaqa Samdani232,053 次观看 • 9 个月前
Dr. Norman Finkelstein explains why he is suspicious of right-wing figures like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens co-opting the Gaza cause. (Remarks made at the Eyewitness Palestine event, May 29) #Politics #CurrentEvents #SocialCommentary #Politics #SocialCommentary #Gaza
Mehlaqa Samdani24,181 次观看 • 1 个月前
It was such an honor to moderate the congressional briefing hosted by Congressman Greg Casar on the #IslamabadMassacre. Here our champion in Congress Rep. Jim McGovern, co-chair, Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission makes a strong case to uphold human rights, democratic norms, and judicial independence in Pakistan.
Mehlaqa Samdani194,987 次观看 • 1 年前
It was quite an experience participating at the Georgetown Pakistan Policy Conclave Pak Futures Foundation on Saturday, which brought together hundreds of students, academics, entrepreneurs, journalists, healthcare professionals, and members of the Pakistani diaspora who traveled from across the U.S. and even Canada to attend. It was wonderful to interact and exchange views with the next generation of Pakistani-Americans, who were so committed to the future of Pakistan. It was primarily a student-driven event in partnership with Wajahat S. Khan and Amna Khilji, who had put together a similar event at Yale University earlier this year. There was a lot of controversy (understandably so) surrounding the Pakistani ambassador’s attendance in the last session. When I learned of his participation, I had considered withdrawing from the conference but felt a commitment to the panelists I had agreed to moderate. Instead, I decided to use my participation to ensure that the topic of military authoritarianism stayed a consistent point of discussion throughout the various panels. Below are some questions asked: To Raza Ahmad Rumi and liberal elites for not speaking out more forcefully against military authoritarianism To policy wonks/analysts Sahar Khan and Michael Kugelman who work on U.S. - Pakistan relations on why military authoritarianism and its destabilizing effect is not a greater part of their analysis. To entrepreneurs and investors on how military authoritarianism impacts investments Walked out on the last panel, which included the Pakistani ambassador Pakistan Embassy US--we were planning to disrupt the panel, but didn’t get the opportunity. Will share the recording of the panel I moderated once it becomes available
Mehlaqa Samdani94,520 次观看 • 7 个月前
British human rights activist, Dr. Sabreena Razaq, has launched a powerful project "Do the Right Thing" Do The Right Thing. Her mission: to connect the diaspora with policymakers across the world, urging them to unite and take action against authoritarianism in Pakistan. We need more voices like her speaking truth to power. Follow Do The Right Thing and share the message!
Mehlaqa Samdani77,136 次观看 • 6 个月前
🚨 Urging @RepRules: Don't block vote on bipartisan amendment 492 by Rep. Jim McGovern & Joe Wilson. Stand against military regimes crushing democracy & human rights! House Foreign Affairs Committee Majority Armed Services GOP House Foreign Affairs Committee Dems Virginia Foxx House Rules Democrats
Mehlaqa Samdani49,987 次观看 • 9 个月前