Reps. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) and Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) introduced the “Pakistan Democracy Act” on Monday, aiming to sanction Pakistan’s Army chief over the alleged persecution of political rivals, including ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan.
A copy of the bill, obtained by The Hill, proposes sanctions on the military leader within 180 days under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act, which could bar entry into the U.S. and revoke visa eligibility.
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The bipartisan measure accuses General Asim Munir of orchestrating the wrongful imprisonment of political opponents and seeks to identify others involved for similar restrictions.
