US officials meet May 9 violence suspect Khadija Shah in Lahore jail
Pakistan
Matters related to her release were discussed in hour-long meeting
LAHORE (Web Desk) – A team of the United States officials held a meeting with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activist Khadija Shah, who is also an American citizen of Pakistan origin, at the Kot Lakhpat jail in Lahore.
Reports said the US officials discussed matters related to her arrest as she was arrested by police for her alleged involvement in the attack on Lahore Corp Commander’s residence, also known as Jinnah House, during the May 9 protests.
The meeting continued for an hour to discuss various legal aspects of her release.
The renowned fashion designer is currently in police custody after a court in Lahore approved her 14-day judicial remand in the case.
Earlier this month, the Ministry of Interior approved a request made by the US to get consular access to Khadija Shah. On June 8, the US officials visited Ms Shah to discuss the case with her.
On June 7, State Department spokesman Vedant Pate had confirmed the dual nationality of Ms Shah, stating: “We have asked Pakistani officials for consular access to her”.
“Whenever a US citizen is arrested overseas, we stand ready to provide all appropriate assistance and expect Pakistani authorities to respect all fair-trial guarantees owed to these detainees,” the spokesperson said.
