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US Lawmaker Slams Political Repression in Pakistan and Demands Imran Khan Release
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News18•14-10-2026, 20:00
US Lawmaker Slams Political Repression in Pakistan and Demands Imran Khan Release
- •US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi strongly condemned political repression in Pakistan and called on Washington to advocate for the release of former prime minister Imran Khan.
- •The Democratic lawmaker criticized the US government for embracing Pakistan military chief Asim Munir amid rising political tensions and arrests.
- •Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari declared a state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, suspending the elected government and imposing Governor's Rule.
- •Several members of Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, including provincial chief minister Sohail Afridi, have been arrested by authorities.
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US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi criticized the Pakistani government for arresting opposition leaders and suspending an elected provincial government.
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari declared a state of emergency to suspend the elected government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and impose Governor's Rule.
Several members of Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, including provincial chief minister Sohail Afridi, have been arrested by authorities.
