US EditionNew bill seeks to sanction Pakistan’s army chief, free former PM Khan
- A bipartisan bill was introduced in the US Congress to impose sanctions on Pakistan's Army chief, General Asim Munir, for his alleged persecution of political opponents, including former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan.
- The bill requires the US government to identify individuals involved in political persecution in Pakistan within 180 days and to impose penalties, such as visa bans or entry restrictions.
- Several US lawmakers have called for Imran Khan's release, stating the charges against him are politically motivated and part of a crackdown by the military.
- Husain Haqqani expressed doubt about significant action from Washington, suggesting that lawmakers are more concerned with domestic politics than with genuine concern for Pakistan's situation.
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Imran's conviction suspension plea adjourned
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of a petition seeking the suspension of the sentence of Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi in the 190 million pounds case until after Eid due to the absence of defence lawyer. A two-judge bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Sardar Sarfaraz Dogar and Justice Muhammad Asif heard the case. PTI founder's lawyer Shoaib Shaheen informed the court that Barrister Salman Safdar was on his way from…
US bill seeks sanctions on Pakistans Army Chief, demands Imran Khans release - The Tribune
A new bipartisan bill in the US Congress seeks to impose sanctions on Pakistan's Army chief, General Asim Munir, over the alleged persecution of political opponents, including former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The legislation, introduced by Reps. Joe Wilson and Jimmy Panetta, calls for visa bans and other penalties unless democracy is restored and political detainees are released.
New bill seeks to sanction Pakistan’s army chief, free former PM Khan
Reps. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) and Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif). introduced the “Pakistan Democracy Act” on Monday, seeking to sanction the country’s Army chief for “persecution of political opponents”…
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