Richard Grenell, a close associate of Donald Trump, has called for the release of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, boosting his party’s agenda.
Despite significant social media momentum from Republican figures like Matt Gaetz, analysts doubt this advocacy will exert real pressure on Pakistani authorities.
Khan’s imprisonment follows his ousting amid claims of a US-led conspiracy, although both the US and Pakistan's military have denied such allegations.
While Khan remains politically popular, the PTI party's strategy to seek US support is viewed as ironic given their previous accusations against Washington.
Pakistan's government dismissed these appeals, asserting their autonomy in internal matters, with analysts cautioning against over-reliance on US diplomacy.