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A Pakistani opposition politician Andleeb Abbas is visiting the United States for a series of meetings with policy experts and elected American officials,
In a statement, Abbas, who is a member of the Opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf, cited the outgoing US Vice-President Joe Biden’s warning about regional instability in South Asia, as she underscored that corruption is a major reason for regional instability.
She hoped that the incoming Trump Administration would ensure that the US assistance to Pakistan would promote the rule of law, human rights, and accountability, according to the statement released by Birkdale Media.
The PTI, led by cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan, has been on the forefront of a campaign against corruption among Pakistani ruling elites, and has accused Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of hiding his wealth from the nation. Sharif is facing a Supreme Court case, known in the media as the Panamagate.
Petitioned by the PTI, the case seeks to establish that Sharif used offshore companies to buy apartments in London in 1990s, and concealed their ownership while submitting his property record to the government..
Nawaz Sharif and his family have denied any wrongdoing and his counsel maintains that the prime minister enjoys immunity from prosecution.
Ms. Abbas is a member of the core committee of PTI and advises chairman Imran Khan and the other party leaders on major issues including employment, education, and women’s empowerment.
Her schedule of events includes meetings in Washington, New York, and Boston from January 15 to 31.
She will also speak at the International Monetary Fund, universities including Harvard Kennedy School of Government and American University, as well as have meetings with leading policy centers and elected officials. She will also address a Press Conference on January 24 at 2 PM at the National Press Club in Washington, DC.
