Tomasz P. Malinowski: “Sometimes the targeted sanctions, where that is appropriate, are a good way of empowering people.”

Further progress on human rights is integral to our bilateral relationship and is necessary for a further deepening of bilateral ties.

Continuing sectarian violence in Pakistan is concerning and has brought heartache to Sunnis, Shia, Christians, and members of other communities across the country.

If we did that, either the police would come and arrest us again to get a bribe, or if they arrested the terrorist, someone would bribe him out and then he would come and kill us.

Our commitment to democracy and human rights is unwavering and remains the center of gravity for our strategy in the region.