Mahmud Khan Demands Accountability, References 280‑Year Sentence of Yaqeen Rashid

In the same briefing, Achakzai warned the government that it should be prepared for “any legal repercussions” if it continues to suppress peaceful protest. He cited the recent sentencing of former Punjab health minister Dr. Yasmeen Rashid, who received a cumulative 280‑year jail term for alleged involvement in violent demonstrations, as an example of the regime’s harsh punitive approach.

“Send us to jail if you have the courage,” Achakzai shouted, pointing to the 70‑year‑old inmates of Kot Lakhpat jail who were handed the extreme sentence. He argued that such measures only deepen public alienation and betray the democratic values claimed by the ruling party.

The opposition figure urged the military and civilian leadership to respect basic human rights, reminding listeners that the shadow of General Dyer’s legacy still haunts South Asian politics.