WASHINGTON: Another statement in support of incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan by a member of US President-elect Donald Trump\u2019s incoming team has again raised the spirits of the opposition leader\u2019s party, which has been campaigning for his release.<\/p>\n
In an interview with the US digital platform Newsmax on Wednesday, Richard Grenell, who has been named as Trump\u2019s \u2018envoy for special missions\u2019, sharply criticised the Biden administration\u2019s policies toward Pakistan, particularly its handling of the country\u2019s missile programme and the imprisonment of Imran Khan.<\/p>\n
Grenell\u2019s outspoken comments, part of a growing series of statements and tweets made over the past couple of weeks, have garnered significant attention in Pakistan, where both the government and the opposition are grappling with the implications of his remarks.<\/p>\n
Known for his active engagement on social media, Grenell has frequently tweeted in support of the imprisoned former prime minister, urging his release. His posts, including the now-viral \u201cFree Imran Khan!\u201d tweet, have been widely shared by PTI supporters.<\/p>\n
Richard Grenell draws parallels between Trump and PTI founder, says both facing \u2018baseless\u2019 corruption allegations<\/p>\n
In the appearance on Newsmax, Grenell pointed out that Trump\u2019s administration had a much better relationship with Pakistan, especially under the leadership of Imran Khan.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s because Imran Khan was an outlier. He was a former cricket player who wasn\u2019t a politician. He spoke in very common-sense language, and he and Donald Trump had a very good relationship.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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