Hina Pervez Butt Faces Backlash for Praising Alleged Extrajudicial Killings

Pakistan's PML-N lawmaker Hina Parvez Butt has faced backlash for praising what she described as justice in the deaths of two suspects in police encounters. Butt shared a news report about Tauqeer Nazir, who was allegedly killed by police in Multan after escaping custody. She also shared details of Laiba Ejaz's case, where a student was reportedly killed during an attack on a police team in Islamabad.

Butt praised the Punjab government as "Maryam Nawaz’s government, where justice is delivered immediately." Critics, including journalists, lawyers, and the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, questioned how the deaths could be considered justice without a trial or court verdict. The HRCP called for an independent investigation into Nazir's death, stressing the importance of due process and accountability.

Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari rejected claims that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz had ordered police encounters, but Butt's deleted post drew significant criticism on social media.