KARACHI: Tensions between Pakistan and the US have simmered down after ColJoseph, the US military attache responsible for the death of a youngPakistani man by running a red traffic light was able to leave country
American authorities, insiders added, have reassured their Pakistanicounterparts that they want good relations with Pakistan. The Trumpadministration has sped efforts up on a diplomatic level to addressPakistan’s reservations, with some high level officials due to visit thecountry soon.
It is reported that the Trump administration might remove the restrictionsit imposed on Pakistani diplomats, stationed in the US. According to a highlevel government source, many American diplomats have been in contact withtheir Pakistani counterparts over the man’s death.
According to sources, the federal government had not allowed Col Joseph toleave as the situation was being reviewed under the Vienna Conventionrules, as Pakistan is bound to follow it.
Sources say that Pakistan will keep its policy of “no do more” and equalbilateral relations with the United States.