US Panel Urges Sanctions on Pakistan, India’s RAW Over Religious Freedom Violations

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has urged sanctions against Pakistan and India’s intelligence agency, RAW, citing religious freedom violations. The panel accuses Pakistan of persecuting religious minorities under blasphemy laws and failing to curb extremist violence. It also criticizes India’s RAW for allegedly targeting Sikh activists abroad. USCIRF’s recommendations include visa bans and financial restrictions. While the panel’s reports influence U.S. policy discussions, the U.S. government has not yet acted on these specific sanctions.