The US State Department reacted to the situation after the arrest of former Prime Minister and Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf Imran Khan.
US State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel said in a statement that they are monitoring the situation in Pakistan, the leaders of any political party in Pakistan do not like or dislike, a prosperous and safe Pakistan is in the interest of the United States.
Vedant Patel said that they want to see democratic values, principles and respect for the law, discussions are ongoing with Pakistan on many issues, a strong democratic Pakistan is in the interest of the US, the issue of human rights and freedom of the media is the concern of Pakistani counterparts. Carried along.
We want to strengthen economic relations with Pakistan. Want to expand trade and investment opportunities with the private sector. There is an important partnership with Pakistan on security issues. Engaged with Pakistan in climate change, agriculture and energy sectors.
Foreign Minister Antony Blanken believes in freedom of the media, the spokesperson said that a free media makes for a better democratic society.
When asked by ARY News correspondent about the internet shutdown in Pakistan, spokesperson Vedant Patel said that the internet is an important means of communication, the internet makes it possible for people to access information.
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