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The United States State Department maintained a cautious stance, refraining from offering in-depth commentary on the 10-year sentences handed to Imran Khan, founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and PTI leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the cipher case.
The cipher case revolves around accusations that Khan disclosed the contents of a confidential cable sent by Pakistan’s ambassador in Washington to the government in Islamabad.
During the daily press briefing on Tuesday, Matthew Miller, the spokesperson for the State Department, asserted that the sentencing is a legal matter to be decided by the Pakistani courts, emphasizing the department’s commitment to respecting the sovereignty of the judicial process in Pakistan.
Also read: Toshakhana reference: Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi sentenced to 14 years
“We have been following the case, cases I should say — plural, brought against the former prime minister but do not have any comments on the sentencing,” Miller stated.
Khan, who was previously sentenced to three years in a separate corruption case, faced his second conviction recently.
While he challenged the corruption conviction and secured the suspension of his jail term, the legal setbacks have already excluded him from participating in the upcoming general elections.
Miller underscored the U.S.’s commitment to supporting a democratic process in Pakistan that allows comprehensive participation for all political parties, asserting, “We want to see a free, fair and open democratic process and when it comes to legal matters it’s for Pakistani courts to decide.”
He also expressed the U.S. government’s desire for the respect of democratic principles, human rights, and the rule of law in Pakistan and around the world.
Addressing questions related to internal matters in Pakistan, including the recent notices served to 47 journalists by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for alleged involvement in a smear campaign against the country’s judiciary, Miller declined to comment, citing unfamiliarity with the specific reports.
When questioned about U.S. President Joe Biden’s policy on Pakistan and whether he has garnered more respect among the ordinary Pakistani people, Miller refrained from speaking to the sentiments of the public, stating, “They can obviously speak for themselves.”
However, he highlighted the U.S.’s engagement in promoting regional stability, advancing democracy in Pakistan, and fostering deeper economic ties between the two nations to ultimately enhance the lives of the Pakistani people.
As US State Dept avoids comment on Imran Khan’s cipher case sentence, the U.S. State Department continues to monitor the situation, maintaining its stance of non-interference in the internal affairs of Pakistan while advocating for democratic values and principles.
US State Dept avoids comment on Imran Khan’s cipher case sentence
US State Dept avoids comment on Imran Khan’s cipher case sentence.
The United States State Department maintained a cautious stance, refraining from offering in-depth commentary on the 10-year sentences handed to Imran Khan, founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and PTI leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the cipher case.
The cipher case revolves around accusations that Khan disclosed the contents of a confidential cable sent by Pakistan’s ambassador in Washington to the government in Islamabad.
During the daily press briefing on Tuesday, Matthew Miller, the spokesperson for the State Department, asserted that the sentencing is a legal matter to be decided by the Pakistani courts, emphasizing the department’s commitment to respecting the sovereignty of the judicial process in Pakistan.
Also read: Toshakhana reference: Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi sentenced to 14 years
“We have been following the case, cases I should say — plural, brought against the former prime minister but do not have any comments on the sentencing,” Miller stated.
Khan, who was previously sentenced to three years in a separate corruption case, faced his second conviction recently.
While he challenged the corruption conviction and secured the suspension of his jail term, the legal setbacks have already excluded him from participating in the upcoming general elections.
Miller underscored the U.S.’s commitment to supporting a democratic process in Pakistan that allows comprehensive participation for all political parties, asserting, “We want to see a free, fair and open democratic process and when it comes to legal matters it’s for Pakistani courts to decide.”
He also expressed the U.S. government’s desire for the respect of democratic principles, human rights, and the rule of law in Pakistan and around the world.
Addressing questions related to internal matters in Pakistan, including the recent notices served to 47 journalists by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for alleged involvement in a smear campaign against the country’s judiciary, Miller declined to comment, citing unfamiliarity with the specific reports.
When questioned about U.S. President Joe Biden’s policy on Pakistan and whether he has garnered more respect among the ordinary Pakistani people, Miller refrained from speaking to the sentiments of the public, stating, “They can obviously speak for themselves.”
However, he highlighted the U.S.’s engagement in promoting regional stability, advancing democracy in Pakistan, and fostering deeper economic ties between the two nations to ultimately enhance the lives of the Pakistani people.
As US State Dept avoids comment on Imran Khan’s cipher case sentence, the U.S. State Department continues to monitor the situation, maintaining its stance of non-interference in the internal affairs of Pakistan while advocating for democratic values and principles.
News Desk