US congressman Jack Bergman has confirmed his call for the release of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, stating that democratic values and human rights are important to a strong US-Pakistani partnership.
Bergman, who recently led a Bipartisan Congress Delegation to Pakistan, made the comments in a statement sent on social media platform X.
He described his engagements with leaders and communities in both countries as constructive and called for cooperation on “freedom and stability.”
“A strong American-Pakistan partnership thrives on shared values democracy, human rights and economic prosperity,” Bergman wrote.
The Michigan Republican visited Islamabad to participate in Pakistan Mineral Investment Forum 25 (PMIF25) with other congressmen Thomas Souzzi and Jonathan Jackson.
The legislators held meetings with Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir, Minister of the Interior Mohsin Naqvi and other senior officials.
According to Pakistan’s military media wing, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), speaks with the army chief focused on regional security, defense ties and fighting terrorism.
Both sides emphasized the need for sustained commitment and signed Memoranda to expand collaboration in digital training and that.
In his encounter with the US delegation, Minister Naqvi Pakistan’s front-line role repeated in the global fight against terrorism and called for increased international recognition and intelligence.
Bergman’s remarks add the growing congregation in Washington for Khan’s release.
In February, congressmen Joe Wilson and August called on Pfluger Secretary of State Marco Rubio to push for the release of Pakistan Tehreek-E-Insaf (PTI) founder.
They characterized Khan’s case as politically motivated and compared it to former President Donald Trump’s January 6, 2021 uprising.
More than 60 members of Congress have previously raised concerns about political oppression in Pakistan, including election abuse and detention of opposition tasks.
Bergman’s comments reflect Bipartisan concern in Washington over democratic decline in a key US allies as Islamabad continues to be investigated over its treatment of political dissence.
