Why did lawmakers write a letter to the US Secretary of State?
US lawmakers have taken a tough stance against Pakistan, accusing it of political repression, human rights crisis and intimidation of its citizens abroad. Forty-four Democratic members of the US House of Representatives have sent a letter to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding immediate and strong sanctions against senior Pakistani officials. They have also demanded the release of all political prisoners, including former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. The matter has been confirmed by Pakistan's daily The Dawn.
