According to Mathew Miller, a spokesman for the US State Department, the US does not favor anyone for political office in Pakistan.
“We do not take a position – a position on candidates for political office in Pakistan or any other country,” he said while addressing a press briefing in Washington.
Miller confirmed millions of dollars in help for Balochistan’s security forces. He described recent allegations of aid packages for Balochistan’s security forces in order for them to’serve’ their community.
“We’re going to provide $4 million in assistance to expand the anti-terrorist force training facility – $2 million to repair or replace 10 flood-damaged police stations; 2 million to construct 10 new police stations that incorporate the same model to improve service to women, girls, and all Pakistanis; and an additional $250,000 in equipment to protect law enforcement officers in the course of conducting their work,” Miller said in a press release.
In response to the Afghan refugee crisis, Miller stated that the US government was in daily contact with Pakistan regarding the return of Afghan refugees.
He commended Pakistan’s government for postponing the deportation of Afghan refugees awaiting US visas.
“We believe it is in both our countries’ interest to ensure the safe and efficient resettlement of refugees and asylum seekers,” added the prime minister.
