The US state department has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Pakistan in its fight against terrorism and extremism.
Addressing a weekly media briefing in Washington, Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the State Department said: “We continue to stand with Pakistan in its fight against terrorism and violent extremism,”
To a query regarding deaths during a PTI protest in Islamabad, the spokesperson highlighted the importance of holding peaceful demonstrations globally, including in Pakistan.
Miller said that protests around the world, including in Pakistan, should remain peaceful and called on the Pakistani government to engage and deal with protesters peacefully.
During the protest demonstration that was staged by the PTI on November 24, at least three Rangers personnel and two policemen were martyred in violent clashes.
The party also claimed that at least 20 PTI members were killed during the crackdown by the security forces.
Law enforcers arrested over 1,000 PTI workers, including over three dozen Afghan nationals.
Replying to question, the spokesperson said the US officials regularly highlighted the issue of the alleged conspiracy to assassinate a Sikh leader in conversations with their Indian counterparts.
To another query regarding Trump’s remarks about threatening allied nations, Miller refrained from commenting and said: “I don’t think it’s appropriate for me to comment on the policies of an administration that has not yet taken office.”
