Imran Khan signals desire to build bridges with Washington

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US strongly condemns shooting of Imran Khan, says Ned Price​

US strongly condemns shooting of Imran Khan, says Ned Price

United States Department of State Spokesperson Ned Price has strongly condemned former premier Imran Khan’s assassination attempt in Wazirabad. While condemning the attack Ned Price stated that there is no place for violence in politics. Price also referred to US State Secretary Antony Blinken’s...

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Imran Khan signals desire to build bridges with Washington​

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US urges India to restore political rights in IIOJK

US urges India to restore political rights in IIOJK

US urges India to restore political rights in IIOJK

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Talking points:

1. Positive signals from both sides. Rapproachment is possible.

2. US is important for Pakistan's economy, and can help rebuild Pakistan's economy. Khan understands as much.

3. Lobbying efforts in US shall be revisited. Pakistani Americans can play a constructive role.

Related discussion in following thread:

CNN Interview with Imran Khan: Assassination Attempt on the ex-Prime Minister by the Establishment and PDM

He shouldn't have held this interview with an American news channel. Seeing the way it went, I would agree, but had he had better PR sound bites prepared , CNN is the best to spread the message worldwide. 1. On the source of his accusations he should have said, in a clear and concise (to the...

defence.pk

Constructive dialogue is the way forward. Let us see.

 

[AlKardai]

It’s about getting the balance right. Cutting ties entirely isn’t ideal, and Imran Khan sees this.

 

[Olympus81]

If IK has to come back, it is imperative he keeps the US in his good books and vice versa.

 

[HAIDER]

US strongly condemns shooting of Imran Khan, says Ned Price​

US strongly condemns shooting of Imran Khan, says Ned Price

United States Department of State Spokesperson Ned Price has strongly condemned former premier Imran Khan’s assassination attempt in Wazirabad. While condemning the attack Ned Price stated that there is no place for violence in politics. Price also referred to US State Secretary Antony Blinken’s...

minutemirror.com.pk

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Imran Khan signals desire to build bridges with Washington​

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US urges India to restore political rights in IIOJK

US urges India to restore political rights in IIOJK

US urges India to restore political rights in IIOJK

www.radio.gov.pk

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Talking points:

1. Positive signals from both sides. Rapproachment is possible.

2. US is important for Pakistan's economy, and can help rebuild Pakistan's economy. Khan understands as much.

3. Lobbying efforts in US shall be revisited. Pakistani Americans can play a constructive role.

Related discussion in following thread:

CNN Interview with Imran Khan: Assassination Attempt on the ex-Prime Minister by the Establishment and PDM

He shouldn't have held this interview with an American news channel. Seeing the way it went, I would agree, but had he had better PR sound bites prepared , CNN is the best to spread the message worldwide. 1. On the source of his accusations he should have said, in a clear and concise (to the...

defence.pk

Constructive dialogue is the way forward. Let us see.

Democrats leaving .. Republicans are in ...good news for IK.

 

[Goenitz]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1591827663987277825

 

[HAIDER]

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Obviously, American govt officials said before ...they are ready to sell their mothers for a few dollars ...

 

[Goenitz]

Obviously, American govt officials said before ...they are ready to sell their mothers for a few dollars ...

That was way different. It was said for Aimal Kansi, we repeated this during Mushi era, also allowed drone attacks etc. IK said before that we don't want enmity with the US but we will seek our own interests, so no hired gun etc.
However, saying the conspiracy is behind me is strange but then it is news and perhaps not his exact words.

 

[villageidiot]

However, saying the conspiracy is behind me is strange but then it is news and perhaps not his exact words.

Right after that, he repeat the one sidedness of the relationship so I don't think he is going to drop that narrative. Just seems like a bad choice of words. I think he just means the fighting against the regime change operation is no longer the main focus of his struggle and that he has bigger fish to fry or something like that. Kinda like nawaz sharif used to say, our fight is not with IK, but with selectors etc etc.
In any case, looks bad

 

[Path-Finder]

This intro fits this very well. This is just talk and nothing more. Lets not imagine there is going to be some 'bridge'. There is 0 future with yanks, the sooner realised the better.

 

[epebble]

the conspiracy is behind me

That dog didn't hunt. It is time to let it go.

 

[Dalit]

Who can take this seriously.

 

[Path-Finder]

Who can take this seriously.

( ͡°( ͡° ͜ʖ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)ʖ ͡°) ͡°)

 

[Goenitz]

That dog didn't hunt. It is time to let it go.

What I think is it was a successful op (so I didn't fully understand that phrase). However, IK has many other battles to fight and this narrative can lead him to power again, but to stay he must focus on eco, governance and justice.

 

[PakFactor]

Obviously, American govt officials said before ...they are ready to sell their mothers for a few dollars ...

Well technically, it was a United States Prosecutor who said it. A chaprasi, imagine an elected official's opinion about Pakistan, and funnily enough, we made a hue and cry and lodged protests over a chaprasi.

Besides Pakistani protests, history has shown this nation another face and no possible way to salvage its image. Next, I'm sure Pakistanis would sell their wives and daughters.

 

[Iron Shrappenel]

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What I think is it was a successful op (so I didn't fully understand that phrase). However, IK has many other battles to fight and this narrative can lead him to power again, but to stay he must focus on eco, governance and justice.

The thing is local lap dogs will never let these sectors to improve. All of the current setup is beneficial to the few who will cling to it and their puppeteer will help them till it favors them. A corrupted and crippled Pakistan is in the favor of the west and the elite. It is easier to tame and easier to steer...