The American congressman Jack Bergman has reaffirmed his call to the liberation of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, stating that democratic values and human rights are essential for a strong American association in Pakistan.
Bergman, who recently directed a bipartisan delegation from Congress to Pakistan, made the comments in a statement published on the social media platform X.
He described his commitments to leaders and communities in both countries as a constructive collaboration and urged “freedom and stability.”
“A solid association of the United States-Pakistan thrives in shared values: democracy, human rights and economic prosperity,” Bergman wrote.
The Michigan Republican visited Islamabad to attend the Pakistan 25 (PMIF25) mineral forum along with their fellow congressmen Thomas Sauzzi and Jonathan Jackson.
The legislators held meetings with the head of the Army personnel, the general also, the Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, and other senior officials.
According to the military media wing of Pakistan, Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR), conversations with the Army Chief focused on regional security, defense ties and anti -terrorist efforts.
Both parties emphasized the need for sustained commitment and signed memoranda to expand cooperation in digital training and IT.
In his meeting with the United States delegation, Minister Naqvi reiterated the first -line role of Pakistan in the global struggle against terrorism, asking for an increase in international recognition and the exchange of intelligence.
Bergman’s comments join the growing pressure of Congress in Washington for Khan’s release.
In February, congressmen Joe Wilson and August Pfluger urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to promote the launch of the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-E-Insaf (PTI).
They characterized Khan’s case as politically motivated and compared it to that of the insurrection of former President Donald Trump of January 6, 2021.
More than 60 members of the Congress have previously expressed concerns about political repression in Pakistan, including electoral behavior and the arrest of opposition figures.
Bergman’s comments reflect the bipartisan concern in Washington for democratic recoil in a key ally in the United States, since Islamabad continues to face the scrutiny about its treatment of political dissent.
