Political analyst Najam Sethi has said on Sunday that the incumbent government has already prepared a response in case United States (US) President Donald J. Trump gives a statement about incarcerated former Premier Imran Khan.

 

“I believe Trump could give a statement at some stage. However, it will be of little importance. They [the incumbent government] have prepared for it [Trump’s anticipated statement],” Sethi disclosed while speaking on his show on a news channel. 

 

Sethi claimed that the incumbent government has the confidence of Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS). “MBS is with them [the incumbent government], and they are with MBS. Everything is under control,” he added.

 

Sethi downplayed a letter issued by US House of Representatives member Joe Wilson asking Pakistan to free Imran Khan, stating that nobody is talking about Imran Khan except Wilson. “[US] State Department has clarified that they will not interfere in Pakistan’s internal affairs.”

 

Republican Joe Wilson, took to X (formerly Twitter) on Friday to announce that he had written a letter to Pakistan.

 

The US Congressman shared the letter with the caption: “Grateful to send this letter today to the political and military leaders of Pakistan to Free Imran Khan. I will also be engaging the Trump administration on this issue. US-Pakistan relations are strongest when Pakistan is democratic. Free Imran Khan.”

 

The letter read, “… I have many disagreements with Mr. Khan, particularly his stance in support of the Chinese Communist Party and War Criminal Putin. However, democracy cannot work if political opponents are unjustly detained on politicised charges rather than defeated in the ballot box.”

 

“I urge Pakistan to uphold democratic institutions, human rights, and the rule of law, and respect the fundamental guarantees of due process, freedom of press, freedom of assembly and freedom of speech of the people of Pakistan.”

 

Hours after writing a letter to Pakistani civilian and military leadership for the release of jailed ex-PM Imran Khan, Wilson reiterated his demand on the floor of the House.

 
Addressing the House, the congressman said, “[I have] strong disagreements with Imran Khan, including his policies towards war criminal Vladimir Putin and the Chinese Communist Party. However, political opponents should be defeated in democratic elections, not jailed on fabricated charges.”

 

Meanwhile, commenting on his recent statements that former First Lady Bushra Bibi could potentially be an asset for the establishment, Sethi said, “I have inquired whether she has become an asset or not. I received feedback that Bushra Bibi, while viewing Khan Sahab's support base, has stepped back even if she was willing to become an asset.”

 

“She [Bushra Bibi] realises that supporting Khan is essential, and it is necessary to hold a militant position to keep the party alive,” the former Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman (PCB) added.