প্রকাশ: 14/04/2022
The United States on Wednesday congratulated Pakistani Prime
Minister Shehbaz Sharif, newly elected following the weekend ouster of Imran
Khan, who accused Washington of involvement in a conspiracy to force him from
power.
Khan was dismissed Sunday after losing a no-confidence vote,
and Sharif elected by Pakistan lawmakers the following day.
"The United States congratulates newly elected
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and we look forward to continuing our
long-standing cooperation with Pakistan's government," US Secretary of
State Antony Blinken said in a statement.
"The United States views a strong, prosperous, and
democratic Pakistan as essential for the interests of both of our
countries."
No prime minister has ever served a full term in Pakistan,
but Khan is the first to lose office via a vote of no-confidence -- a defeat he
has not taken well.
He tried everything to stay in power after losing his
majority in parliament, including dissolving the assembly and calling a fresh
election.
But the Supreme Court deemed all his actions illegal and
ordered lawmakers to reconvene and vote.
Khan insists he has been the victim of a "regime
change" conspiracy involving Washington and his opponents, an accusation
the United States has vehemently denied.
The cricket star-turned-politician has vowed to take his
fight to the streets in the hope of forcing an early election.
Sharif promised an investigation into Khan's allegations.
"If an iota of evidence is provided against us, I will
immediately resign," he told parliament.
He may also rethink Pakistan's global alignment, which
drifted away from Washington under Khan and closer to Russia and China -- a
vital economic partner.
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