Pakistani Government
The United States administration has conveyed its desire to witness the Pakistani government progressing in a manner that accurately reflects the will of the nation’s people.
During a weekly press briefing on Monday, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller responded to queries regarding the formation of a new government in Pakistan, particularly in light of reports of electoral irregularities.
Miller emphasized that the process of establishing a new government is an internal matter led by Pakistanis, stating, “So with respect to the formation of a new government, that’s a Pakistani process led by Pakistanis.”
When pressed about the US stance on potential electoral misconduct, he refrained from commenting directly, asserting, “We’re not a party to it, and it’s not something that I would comment on. We want to see a government move forward in a way that reflects the will of the Pakistani people.”
In response to a question regarding the need for an investigation into reported irregularities before the government’s formation, Miller expressed the US’s preference for the investigations to proceed promptly. He stated, “We want to see them wrapped up as soon as possible.”
On a separate matter, Miller was asked about Pakistan’s decision to construct a pipeline for transporting natural gas from Iran to address the country’s energy needs. In response, he indicated the need to gather more information, saying, “I’ll have to take that one back and get you an answer.”
This statement from the US signals a cautious and non-interfering approach, emphasizing the importance of democratic processes and transparency in addressing any reported irregularities in Pakistan’s political landscape.
