Pak-American committee endorses Trump, citing 'legislative coup' against Imran during Biden term

ISLAMABAD, Oct 18: The Pakistani-American Public Affairs Committee (PAKPAC USA) endorsed Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for the November 5 US elections on Friday, citing an alleged "legislative coup" by the Pakistani government under the Biden administration that led to the ousting of jailed PTI founder Imran Khan.

In the US, a PAC refers to an organisation that pools campaign contributions from members and donates those funds to support or oppose candidates, ballot initiatives, or legislation. PAKPAC USA, which promotes Pakistan's interests in the US Congress, claims it aims to strengthen democracy in Pakistan and does not support or oppose any political party or group.

Imran was removed from office in 2022 after the opposition, according to to Article 95 of the Constitution, moved a successful no-confidence motion against him.    —DAWN