In a recent press briefing, Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the US StateDepartment, refrained from confirming or denying whether Ambassador DonaldBlome had met Imran Khan in Adiala Jail. Miller redirected inquiries aboutthe reported meeting to the embassy, emphasizing that they should commenton any such interactions.
While addressing the issue, Miller reiterated the United States’ impartialstance regarding Pakistani politicians, stating that they do not favor anyspecific candidate for political office in Pakistan or any other country.He maintained a neutral position on the matter.
Moreover, Miller chose not to comment on a letter from US Congress membersadvocating for the cessation of military aid to Pakistan. Instead, heprovided details on a substantial aid package for security forces inBalochistan.
The US government confirmed the allocation of millions of dollars forvarious initiatives aimed at enhancing the capabilities and services ofsecurity forces in the region.
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Miller outlined the aid package, specifying that $4 million would beallocated to expand the anti-terrorist force training facility.Additionally, $2 million would be allocated to repair or replace tenflood-damaged police stations, and another $2 million would go towardsconstructing ten new police stations, designed to improve serviceaccessibility for women, girls, and all Pakistanis.
An extra $250,000 in equipment was designated to enhance the protection oflaw enforcement officers during the course of their duties.