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US Congressmen Urge Secretary of State to Secure Imran Khan’s Release

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By Web Desk Published February 27, 2025 2 Min Read
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Former Prime Minister Imran Khan, US Congressman Joe Wilson. Photo Credits: Current PK
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Taking office on a Monday, US Congressmen Joe Wilson and August Pfluger have made headlines by writing to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, advocating for the release of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

In the letter, US congressmen Wilson and Pfluger have highlighted deeper concerns about judicial integrity and political freedom in Pakistan.

Wilson and Pfluger, influential members of significant congressional committees, expressed their concerns in a letter, emphasizing the necessity of US engagement to rectify what they perceived as a miscarriage of justice. The congressmen argued that freeing Imran Khan could significantly improve US-Pakistan relations and reinforce democratic values.

The congressmen’s request follows a series of legal challenges faced by Khan, whom they compare to US President Donald Trump, suggesting a parallel in their political and legal struggles. They labelled the charges against Khan as politically motivated, a stance that has resonated with their conservative base.

Grateful to join @RepublicanStudy Chairman @RepPfluger to urge @SecRubio to free Imran Khan and work to restore democracy in Pakistan. US-Pakistan relations are strongest when they are based on freedom! pic.twitter.com/nnRKxbssQU

— Joe Wilson (@RepJoeWilson) February 25, 2025

The letter to Rubio is part of a broader effort by Wilson and Pfluger to influence US foreign policy towards Pakistan, including drafting the Pakistan Democracy Act. This proposed legislation aims to impose sanctions on Pakistani officials deemed responsible for undermining democratic processes.

Read: Joe Wilson Urges Pakistan to Strengthen Democracy by Releasing Imran Khan

The congressmen’s actions have stirred significant discussions on Capitol Hill and among the public, with many awaiting the State Department’s response. Their advocacy reflects a strategic approach to foreign policy that champions human rights and democratic governance abroad.

As the situation unfolds, the international community remains watchful, with many hoping for a resolution that strengthens democratic institutions and supports the rule of law in Pakistan.

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