US Dodges Question on Pakistan Minister’s ‘Dirty Work’ Claims
Pakistan Minister’s Bombshell Confession
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There’s been a major stir in international relations after a Pakistani minister made some explosive claims. During an interview with British news outlet Sky News, Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated that Pakistan had been carrying out what he called ‘dirty work’ for the United States and the West for the past three decades.
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‘A Mistake’ that Caused Suffering
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While making the startling admission, Asif quickly labeled this policy a ‘mistake’ and acknowledged that Pakistan had ‘suffered because of that.’ He didn’t elaborate on what specific actions he was referring to.
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Adding Fuel to the Fire
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These comments come at a particularly tense time following a deadly terror attack in India’s Kashmir region. The Resistance Front, a group linked to the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the attack, which left 26 civilians dead. When asked about the group’s alleged ties to Pakistan, Asif denied its presence in the country, claiming that Lashkar-e-Taiba no longer exists.
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The US Reacts
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The US State Department has been responding to Asif’s claims, but their response has been, shall we say, diplomatic. Spokesperson Tammy Bruce acknowledged the situation but dodged direct questions about the Pakistani minister’s statements. She said that the Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, is planning to speak with both the Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers in the coming days.
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Bruce stressed that the US is urging both India and Pakistan to avoid further escalation and is working at multiple levels to keep communication lines open between the two countries.
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A Delicate Balance
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With two nuclear-armed nations locked in a tense standoff, the international community is watching closely. The US, seeking to maintain its influence in the region, is walking a tightrope, trying to balance its relationship with both India and Pakistan.
