The United States has emphasized on importance of respecting sovereignty and democratic process while trashing allegations of interference in Pakistani politics. Addressing media men at his daily news briefing in Washington on Tuesday, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller categorically denied allegations of interference in Pakistan's political affairs, dismissing such reports as baseless and false. Miller stressed that the future of Pakistan will be determined solely by the Pakistani people, highlighting the nation's right to self-determination. He further reaffirmed the United States' commitment to upholding the principles of free speech and a free press, not just in Pakistan, but across the globe. "We stand with the truth in Pakistan," declared the spokesperson, underscoring the US government's commitment to supporting freedom of speech and a free press globally.

Miller reiterated that the United States advocates freedom of the media in all countries, including Pakistan. When asked “President Trump has said – he’s still saying that US was involved in Pakistani politics?”, Miller replied “All I can do is continue to stand up here and tell the truth, which is those allegations are incorrect, they are false. What we want is for the people of Pakistan to be able to decide the future of Pakistan, including their own government.” Laying focus on concerns about external influence on Pakistani politics, Miller highlighted the importance orespecting sovereignty and democratic processes. "Pakistan's destiny is in the hands of the Pakistani people," Miller affirmed, reiterating the US stance on non-interference in the internal affairs of other nations.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)