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‘No right to interfere’: Pakistan hits back at US over election scrutiny

US House resolution calls for probe into Pakistan’s February vote, which former PM Imran Khan’s PTI alleged was rigged.

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US Warns Pakistan On Ties Over Election Irregularities

The United States said Wednesday that relations with Pakistan will suffer if it does not probe irregularities in last month's election and rerun votes if needed.

International Business Times

Ahead of congressional hearing, US worried over Pakistan ‘electoral abuse’

Donald Lu, a senior State Department official, made the comments in written testimony.

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‘Inflection point’: US hearing on Pakistan shines light on complex ties

Many Congress members have asked Joe Biden to not recognise Pakistan’s new government, after controversial elections.

Al Jazeera

What is the cypher case that led to jail term for Pakistan’s Imran Khan?

Pakistan’s former prime minister is jailed for 10 years in cypher case less than two weeks ahead of general elections.

Al Jazeera

Did US ask for Imran Khan’s removal as Pakistan PM after he visited Russia?

Intercept cites alleged ‘cypher’ to suggest US official told a Pakistani envoy ‘all will be forgiven’ if Khan is sacked.

Al Jazeera

Blinken eyes US inroads in Central Asia as Ukraine rattles nerves

Washington (AFP) - Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to Central Asia hoping that greater US engagement will reassure former Soviet republics rattled by the Ukraine war, although Russia's historic clout limits the extent of cooperation.

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Blinken will try to show U.S. is a reliable partner on visit to Central Asia - official

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will attempt to show that Washington can be a reliable partner to countries in Central Asia on a visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan next week, the to State Department official for South and Central Asia, Donald Lu, told reporters on Friday.

Reuters

India raises objection to Pakistan F-16 refit

During meetings with U.S. official Donald Lu in New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs protested against sale of spares of jet to Pakistan

The Hindu

India maintains silence as Pakistan gets $450 million package for F-16 fleet from U.S.

Pakistan first received the F-16 aircraft package from the Ronald Reagan administration in the 1980s despite heavy objection from India.

The Hindu

India to host Quad senior officials’ meeting

Meeting comes ahead of PM Modi’s visit to SCO summit with Russia, China

The Hindu

India a global security power: U.S. top diplomat

‘I spoke to the Congress yesterday [June 8], and they want to talk about the India relationship because they see this is the anchor in the Indo Pacific. This is the way that we guarantee security, not only for Asia, but for the United States and for the rest of…

The Hindu

What's next for Pakistan after Imran Khan's ouster?

A protracted political drama in Pakistan turned a page on April 10, 2022, with Prime Minister Imran Khan being removed from office following a vote of no confidence in the country’s Parliament.

The Conversation

What is going on in Pakistan? And why has the US been dragged into it?

Pakistan, a nuclear nation that is home to some 220 million people, is in a political mess.

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US says it is still considering India sanctions after it abstained in UN vote on Ukraine

Senior US diplomat says Biden administration hopes ‘India will find it’s now time to further distance itself’ from Russia

The Hindu

Deuba government faces major challenge over American deadline on ratifying compact

Differences between PM, Prachanda over U.S. grant imperil ruling coalition. Projects include cross-border electricity trade with India

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