The Biden administration confirmed on Tuesday that it received a letter from more than 60 United States Congress members urging the White House to advocate for the release of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan.
During a briefing, US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller confirmed the letter's receipt and stated that the administration would "respond in due course."
The letter, led by prominent Congress members such as Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, called on President Biden to secure guarantees from Pakistani authorities for Imran's safety in custody.
Miller further noted that the US supports a "sustained democracy" in Pakistan, adding that a recent meeting between US Deputy Assistant Secretary for Democracy and Human Rights Monica Jacobson and Pakistan's Human Rights Secretary in Islamabad focused on fundamental rights and freedoms.
The spokesperson declined to comment on claims that the release of Khan's wife and sisters from detention was linked to US involvement, stating only that discussions covered "support for a vibrant civil society and strong democratic institutions."
The Congress letter also urged the US government to ensure that its policy towards Pakistan prioritises human rights protections and emphasised the importance of diplomatic visits to monitor Imran's condition in prison.
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