The United States on Monday reiterated its unwavering support to Pakistan in its fight against terrorism and extremism.
“We stand with Pakistan in its fight against terrorism and violent extremism,” US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said at the weekly media briefing in Washington on Monday.
Responding to a question about the deaths during Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protests in Pakistan, Miller highlighted the importance of holding peaceful protests globally, including in Pakistan.
He remarked that protests around the world, including in Pakistan, should remain peaceful, demanding the Pakistani government to deal with the protesters peacefully.
At least three Rangers personnel and two policemen were martyred in violent clashes during the protest launched by the former ruling party on November 24.
The Imran Khan-led party also claims that at least 20 members lost their lives during the crackdown by security forces.
Law enforcement agencies arrested more than 1,000 PTI workers, including more than three dozen Afghan nationals.
In response to a question, a State Department spokesperson said that US officials regularly raised the issue of the alleged plot to kill the Sikh leader in their discussions with their Indian counterparts.
Responding to a question about President-elect Donald Trump’s remarks about threatening allies, the spokesman declined to comment, saying: “I don’t think it’s appropriate to comment on the policies of an administration that has not yet assumed office.”
“We have a president at the moment and I’m happy to stand here and raise questions about President Biden’s foreign policy and possibly a new State Department spokesperson on January 21st who will be speaking about President Trump’s foreign policy. can raise questions.”