US supports ‘peaceful upholding of democratic, constitutional, & legal principles in Pakistan & around the world’: Ned Price

WASHINGTON, August 23 (SABAH): The United States (US) declined to comment on terrorism-related charges against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan, saying it does not side with a political party.

In a press conference, US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said that the country was “of course” aware of the reports about the charges. But he said this is a matter of the Pakistani legal and judicial system.

“It is not directly a matter for the United States, and that’s because we don’t have a position on one political candidate or party versus any other political candidate or party.”

The State Department spokesperson added that the US supports the “peaceful upholding of democratic, constitutional, and legal principles in Pakistan and around the world”.

In a separate press briefing, spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General Stéphane Dujarric said the international body was aware of the charges brought against Khan.

“The Secretary‑General […] emphasises the need for a competent, independent and impartial legal process,” his spokesperson added.