US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu is scheduled to testify before a congressional committee today (Wednesday), where he intends to address various aspects of Pakistan’s political landscape.
Lu, who boasts an intimate understanding of Pakistan’s political situation, intends to shed light on the country’s recent elections.
He expressed familiarity with Pakistan’s political dynamics and highlighted the resilience of its citizens who have historically participated in elections despite challenges such as violence and intimidation.
He expressed his commitment to address any irregularities that may have occurred during the election process and American politics.
Lu emphasized the importance of federalism and stressed the need for national unity achieved through stability and mutual respect among all parties involved. He reiterated America’s commitment to upholding democratic principles and ensuring that every citizen’s voice is heard.
Additionally, the US Assistant Secretary of State hinted at upcoming remarks regarding US policy regarding the irregularities observed in Pakistan’s elections. He also expressed concern about unnecessary restrictions on free speech, indicating America’s stance on protecting fundamental rights.
Donald Bloom, Prime Minister Shehbaz meeting
On the other hand, bilateral issues were discussed during the meeting between US Ambassador Donald Bloom and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, US State Department Deputy Spokesman Vedant Patel said.
Patel noted that discussions were also taking place between the US ambassador and Pakistan’s finance minister along with other members of the finance team.
Patel emphasized the importance of preventing Afghanistan from becoming a safe haven for terrorists and stressed the need for continued cooperation.
Additionally, Patel acknowledged Pakistan’s strong media landscape
