US allowed access to Khadija

The meeting lasted an hour and focused on legal aspects related to fashion designer’s release, say sources


Our Correspondent June 23, 2023
Renowned fashion designer Khadija Shah. PHOTO: EXPRESS/FILE

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LAHORE:

A group of US officials recently held a meeting with Khadija Salman Shah, a prominent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activist who was arrested in connection with the May 9 incidents at Kot Lakhpat Jail.

According to sources, the meeting between the American delegation and Khadija Shah lasted for approximately one hour.

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During this time, the delegation discussed various legal aspects pertaining to Khadija Shah's potential release.

Due to Khadija Shah's possession of dual citizenship, the Ministry of Interior granted the US Consul General in Lahore permission to visit her in Kot Lakhpat Jail.

 

COMMENTS (1)

Syed | 1 year ago | Reply Is this how long it took them to get Raymond Davis out of a jail Double standards which are only encouraging those who are committing crimes. Maybe it s with intent to give approval to continue.
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