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New 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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Selective outrage: Britain’s silence on the jailing of Imran Khan

The United Kingdom prides itself on being a champion of democracy and human rights, frequently condemning political repression and imprisonment in authoritarian states such as China, Iran, Russia and North Korea. Yet, its response to the arbitrary imprisonment of Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan – an elected leader with extensive ties to Britain – has been muted at best and complicit at worst over the last two years. This glaring in…

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‘Imran Khan Is a Political Prisoner’: US Bill Seeks Sanctions on Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir, Demands Former PM’s Release

A bipartisan bill introduced in the US Congress on Monday seeking to impose sanctions on Pakistan's Army chief, General Asim Munir, for his alleged role in persecuting political opponents, including former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, The Hill reported. ‘Imran Khan Is a Political Prisoner’: US Bill Seeks Sanctions on Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir, Demands Former PM’s Release.

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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.

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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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US LAWMAKERS INTRODUCE BILL TO SANCTION PAKISTAN’S ARMY CHIEF

Tue 25 March 2025: Two US lawmakers introduced a bill Monday to sanction Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir for “persecution of political opponents,” the Hill reported. Reps. Joe Wilson and Jimmy Panetta introduced the “Pakistan Democracy Act,” which would place sanctions on Munir within 180 days. The legislation accuses Munir of “knowingly engaging in the wrongful persecution and imprisonment of political opponents,” including former […]

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Bill Seeks Sanctions On Pakistan Army Chief Over Imran Khan's Arrest - IndiaWest Journal News

Photo: ReutersWASHINGTON, DC (ANI)- A bipartisan bill introduced in the US Congress seeks sanctions on Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, for his role in persecuting political opponents, including former Prime Minister Imran Khan, The Hill reported.Titled the “Pakistan Democracy Act,” the legislation, introduced by Reps. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) and Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.), calls for targeted sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights…

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