Bill seeking sanctions on Pakistani officials lands in US Congress

WASHINGTON: Two lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill in the US House of Representatives, calling for sanctions on Pakistani state functionaries over alleged human rights violations, including the “persecution” of former prime minister Imran Khan.

The bill, titled the “Pakistan Democracy Act,” was introduced on Monday by Republican Congressman Joe Wilson of South Carolina and Democrat Jimmy Panetta of California. It has been referred to the House Foreign Affairs and Judiciary Committees for further deliberation.