US state department gives a rare response over political crisis in Pakistan
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WASHINGTON: The US State Department said on Monday that a prosperous and democratic Pakistan was critical to US interests.
Responding to queries about the current political situation in the country, a spokesperson for the State Department also underlined America’s support for the constitutional process in Pakistan.
“We are closely following developments in Pakistan. We respect and support Pakistan’s constitutional process and the rule of law,” the spokesperson told *Dawn*.
“The United States values our long-standing cooperation with Pakistan and has always viewed a strong, prosperous, and democratic Pakistan as critical to US interests.”
