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\nUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres wants to see the situation of former prime minister Imran Khan \u201cevolve in a much more positive way,\u201d according to his spokesperson.
\nWhen asked if the UN chief supports a recommendation by the UN Group on Arbitrary Detention to release the incarcerated PTI founder, Guterres\u2019 spokesperson Stephane Dujarric acknowledged the independent panel\u2019s recommendation during a press briefing on Tuesday.
\n\u201cWe want to see the current political situation, the current situation of Mr Khan, evolve in a much more positive way,\u201d Dujarric stated.
\nThe UN human rights working group has labelled Khan\u2019s detention as arbitrary and a violation of international law, urging for his immediate release.
\nIn response, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar asserted that Khan\u2019s arrest and ongoing legal cases are strictly domestic matters.
\n\u201cPakistan is a sovereign state where constitutional and legal matters are upheld through the judiciary,\u201d Tarar emphasised. He confirmed that Khan is serving his sentence as a lawfully convicted individual, entitled to all rights under national laws and international norms.
\nTarar further highlighted that relief granted to the PTI founder in various cases reflects Pakistan\u2019s commitment to transparent and impartial trials, adhering to constitutional principles, laws, and international standards.
\nThe US State Department has also commented, stating that Khan\u2019s detention is an internal matter for Pakistan.
\nThis statement was part of a broader discussion during a recent press briefing where Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson of the State Department, addressed various concerns involving Pakistan and Afghanistan.
\nPatel referred to the UN\u2019s declaration on Khan\u2019s detention and deferred to the UN for further clarification, adding that the US had no additional assessment to offer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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