US EditionNew bill seeks to sanction Pakistan’s army chief, free former PM Khan
- A bipartisan bill titled the 'Pakistan Democracy Act' seeks to impose sanctions on Pakistan’s army chief concerning human rights violations, including the persecution of Imran Khan, if these issues are not addressed.
- Imran Khan has faced multiple politically motivated charges since his imprisonment in August 2023, raising concerns among British-Pakistanis and their demands for the UK government to act.
- The bill allows the US to impose sanctions within 180 days if Pakistan does not improve its human rights situation and can also empower the US president to lift sanctions if the military ends interference in governance and releases political detainees.
- The bill reflects heightened scrutiny of Pakistan's human rights record and aims to pressure the Pakistani military over Khan's imprisonment and broader democratic issues.
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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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