They have argued that assistance to Pakistan should be withheld till Islamabad takes corrective measures to improve Human Rights parameters, roll back stringent changes to its Blasphemy laws, and hold free and fair elections.
The denial of Rodrigues' appeal, following the rejection by the High Court in Sharjah, underscores the complexities of a case that has gripped international attention.
Adrienne Watson, the White House National Security Council Spokesperson, also clarified,"We have not reached a deal yet, but we continue to work hard to get to a deal."