The US Department of State has said that the US does not take any position on the internal political issues of Pakistan and should adopt an attitude on the basis of equality with all political parties.
The Foreign Department said this in response to a question whether the American ambassador would meet Imran Khan.
Spokesman Matthew Miller said Respect emphasizes democracy, human rights, equal treatment of political parties.
The spokesperson was asked that American Congressman Brad Sherman has asked Assistant Foreign Minister Donald Lowe to instruct the American ambassador to Pakistan to meet Imran Khan.
The spokesman said that Donald Lowe is repeatedly mentioned, he has not seen Brad Sherman’s statement and that America does not take a position on Pakistan’s internal political issues, he has said the same thing many times.
The spokesperson of the Department of State said that the Congress has requested a budget of 101 million dollars to strengthen democracy in Pakistan and fight against terrorism. Such programs have been held in this fiscal year and in previous years.
The fund will be used for counter-terrorism and strengthening democracy. The aid will help with economic reforms and debt management.
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“Religious freedom is an issue that we take very seriously,” Matthew Miller added.
It should be noted that earlier the US expressed its concern over the raids on the offices of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the arrest of its leaders.
It should be noted that the series of arrests of PTI leaders started once again. PTI President Lahore Asghar Gujjar and Tehreek-e-Insaf Lahore Secretary General Hafiz Zeeshan Rasheed and leader Yasir Geelani were raided by the police and arrested while the PTI central office was also sealed.
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On the other hand, the arrests of PTI leaders and the sealing of the office of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf [اراکین قومی اسمبلی نے پارلیمنٹ کے باہر ہڑتالی کیمپ][2] put On this occasion, PTI Chairman Barrister Gauhar announced that the symbolic hunger strike camp will continue from 3 to 7 pm daily.
In this regard, Matthew Miller, the spokesperson of the US Department of State, said in response to a question in a press briefing on Saturday that as a spokesperson, I am personally disturbed when I see the arrest of a spokesperson, when we see the arrests of opposition leaders. Always worried.
Matthew Miller further stated that he wants to see the rule of law and equal justice in Pakistan, supports respect for human rights such as freedom of expression and peaceful assembly in Pakistan, emphasizing that these principles are enshrined in the constitution and laws of Pakistan. To be respected accordingly.
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2024-07-30 04:51:00