According to a statement by Shahid Ahmed Khan, Adviser to the US President on Arts, the United States has no involvement in the internal politics of Pakistan. Shahid Ahmed Khan clarified that the general letter written by US senators regarding human rights was not specifically addressed to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman, Imran Khan.
Speaking on a Geo News program called Jirga with Saleem Safi, the US president’s adviser pointed out that if the letter from American senators held such significance, Pakistan would not have received assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He further criticized Imran Khan’s actions, referring to it as a cipher drama that turned Pakistan into the subject of ridicule worldwide. Despite this, Khan emphasized the importance of Pakistan in the eyes of the US, denying claims that President Biden was neglecting the country because of its relations with China.
It is evident that the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the problems faced by Pakistan are significant matters for America. Should infrastructure be developed in Pakistan, American companies are expected to invest in the country. Shahid Ahmed Khan noted that if China builds infrastructure in Pakistan, the US would also benefit from it. The US even established a USAID cell to provide assistance specifically for CPEC-related matters in Pakistan.
Shahid Ahmed Khan expressed confusion over Pakistan’s tendency to damage relations with countries and institutions that have shared interests. He mentioned the IMF’s dissatisfaction with the local leadership of Pakistan and how the organization was displeased with the previous government’s failure to implement an agreement.
Addressing concerns about diplomatic communication, Shahid highlighted that American diplomats did not engage with the Pakistani government on the matter. He also added that the majority of Pakistanis residing in the US are not interested in American politics.
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