“He is viewed in a particular light in Pakistan, he is viewed as a traitor in Pakistan. He was sentenced, he was convicted and is serving a sentence,” the foreign minister continued. “Pakistan and U.S. relations are at an all-time low, one big reason is Dr. Afridi. The question I am asked over and over from officials is when will Pakistan release Dr. Afridi,” noted Adnan Khan, chairman of the California-based policy group Council of Pakistan. “For building relations, Pakistan could release Dr. Afridi and let the United States give him political asylum as he cannot live in Pakistan.

Source: Fox News September 30, 2018 19:45 UTC