“Baseless”US again rubbishes Imran’s ‘cypher’ narrative
WASHINGTON – The US State Department has once again rejected PTI chief’s ‘cipher’ allegations and said that these allegations are completely unfounded.
State Department spokesperson Mathew Miller while briefing the media on Wednesday said: “I don’t know how many times I can respond to this question from the podium and give the same answer, which is that these allegations, such as they are, are completely unfounded.”
Replying to another question, Mathew Miller said that the US does not involve itself with domestic political questions, and we do not take sides on political parties in Pakistan or any other country.
The cypher issue gained attention when former Prime Minister’s Principal Secretary, Azam Khan, recorded a statement before a magistrate under Section 164.
In his statement, Azam accused the Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of being involved in a deliberate conspiracy regarding the ‘cypher’.
The ex-prime minister, as revealed by Azam Khan, suggested utilizing the cypher to divert public attention by highlighting “foreign involvement” in the opposition’s no-confidence motion. Imran Khan allegedly planned to portray the situation as a foreign conspiracy in collaboration with local partners, thereby playing the victim card.
He also pointed out that these baseless allegations could harm the diplomatic ties between the two nations. The US State Department urged all parties involved to exercise caution and refrain from making unsubstantiated claims that could further strain international relations.
The cipher issue has been a subject of contention, leading to tensions between the governments of Pakistan and the US. However, the US has consistently denied any involvement or knowledge of the alleged conspiracy.
