Around 60 Democratic lawmakers from the US House of Representatives have sent a letter to President Joe Biden, urging him to use American influence to secure the release of Imran Khan, the imprisoned founding chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). In their letter, the lawmakers highlighted the need to address widespread human rights abuses in Pakistan, stating, “We write today to urge you to use the United States’ substantial leverage with Pakistan’s government to secure the release of political prisoners including former Prime Minister Khan.” The letter, which was sent on Wednesday, marks a significant collective call from US Congress members for Khan’s release, a gesture that comes despite Khan’s historically strained relations with Washington.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)