Wasn't there a recent infighting between the Western block, when Submarine deal b/w France and Australia :p
Why A Submarine Deal Has France At Odds With The U.S., U.K. And Australia
Australia brokered a deal estimated at $66 billion with France in 2016 for a new fleet of submarines. But Australia has canceled the contract and will get nuclear subs from the U.S. and U.K. instead.www.npr.org
She still has $2 billion of Pakistani current account money stashed away in a swiss bank account.
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The White House responded early Friday to the PM’s speech, in which he named the US government over the no-trust motion against him.
- White House Communications Director Kate Bedingfield categorically rejects PM Imran Khan’s allegation.
- We are closely following developments in Pakistan, says Ned Price.
- US respects and supports Pakistan’s constitutional process and rule of law, says State Department spokesperson.
In a televised address to the nation on Thursday, referring to the "threatening memo" that the PM claimed to have received against his government from a foreign country, he mistakenly named the United States to be behind the conspiracy.
In an apparent slip of the tongue, he named "the United States..." but quickly moved on and stated that "a foreign country" had sent a "threatening memo" which was against the Pakistani nation.
During a regular press briefing, White House Communications Director Kate Bedingfield categorically rejected PM Imran Khan’s allegation.
Responding to a question that the Prime Minister of Pakistan accused the US government of working to remove him from power, Bedingfield said, "absolutely no truth to that allegation".
A day earlier, responding to a question asked by Geo News regarding the ‘threat letter,’ the US State Department categorically rejected any kind of involvement in the no-confidence motion against PM Imran Khan.
“Allegations of US involvement in the no-trust motion and ‘threat letter’ to PM Imran Khan are baseless,” said the State Department.
Meanwhile, US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price also rejected Imran Khan’s statement that the US government is trying to oust him.
During a regular press briefing, Price was asked to comment on PM Imran Khan’s allegation, to which the US official said, "we are closely following developments in Pakistan, we respect and support Pakistan’s constitutional process and rule of law".
“However, when it comes to that allegation, there is no truth to it,” he concluded.
What is the 'threat letter'?
On Sunday, the premier, during what PTI labelled as one of its "biggest" rallies in its history at the Parade Ground in Islamabad, flashed a letter before the public, saying that he has "written evidence" that "money has been pouring in from abroad," while "some of our people are being used to topple the government."
He had said that for months, "plotting and planning is being carried out to influence the foreign policy of Pakistan from outside."
However, during a televised speech to the nation a day earlier, in an apparent slip of the tongue, the PM named "the United States..." but quickly moved on and stated that "a foreign country" had sent a "threatening memo" which was against the Pakistani nation.
"...the letter stated that the no-confidence motion was being tabled even before it was filed, which means the Opposition was in contact with them," the premier alleged.
PM Imran Khan said the memo was against him, not against the government. "...it stated that if the no-confidence motion passes, Pakistan will be forgiven, if not, there will be consequences."
The premier stated that it was an "official letter" that was communicated to Pakistan's ambassador, who was taking notes during the meeting.
Pakistan lodged protest with US government
After the National Security Committee (NSC) decision to issue a strong demarche to the country whose official communicated the "threat".
Pakistan summoned the US acting deputy chief of mission in Islamabad over the ‘threat letter’ and registered strong protest for the undiplomatic language used against Pakistan in the memo, according to sources in the Foreign Office.
The sources said Pakistan told the US envoy that interference in the internal affairs of Pakistan is unacceptable.
'Threat letter:' White House spurns PM Imran Khan's allegation
White House Communications Director Kate Bedingfield categorically rejects PM Imran Khan’s allegation.We are closely following developments in Pakistan, says Ned Price.US respects and supports Pakistan’s constitutional process and rule...www.geo.tv
New Recruit
Turkey have also suffered setbacks due to some of the decisions made by Erdogan. These setbacks include exclusion from F-35 program and Turkish economic situation is not good either.
The Turkish Lira’s Freefall And The Bitcoin Parachute
As the national currency of Turkey continues to plummet, Bitcoin represents an escape hatch for citizens looking to preserve wealth.
On a broader level:
1. GDP per capita is 46% lower than OECD best performers.
2. Inequality is higher than in most advanced economies.
3. More than 3/4 of the population is exposed to harmful levels of air pollution.
Türkiye Economic Snapshot - OECD
Turkey is not living up to its economic and geopolitical potential in the present.
Erdogan is also facing political opposition in the country.
Turkey opposition leaders debate how to end Erdogan's 'one man rule'
The opposition wants to find a way to reform the 2017 executive presidential system, which greatly expanded Erdogan's powers at the expense of the PM and parliament.
Turkey's opposition leader looks to emerge from Erdogan's shadow
By Orhan Coskun, Ali Kucukgocmen and Jonathan Spicer ANKARA (Reuters) - A veteran Turkish political leader who has struggled for years to have President Tayyip Erdogan voted out of office says it is "very clear" that his dream is drawing nearer, even as doubts remain about whether he will be the...
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Some countries are better off with checks-and-balances for DAMAGE CONTROL and COURSE CORRECTION due to internal political instability. Judiciary and Military can provide these checks-and-balances in theory. Pakistan have a lengthy history of political instability because this country is known to produce egotistical leaders on average.
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And also of the "F the EU" fame. She was caught telling the US Amb to Ukraine "who was in play" leading up to the 2014 coup in Ukraine
Ukraine crisis: Transcript of leaked Nuland-Pyatt call
A transcript of the alleged conversation between Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland and the US ambassador to Ukraine, Geoffrey Pyatt discussing the crisis in Ukraine.www.bbc.com
