We hope that the U.S Congress will play a supportive role in strengthening Pakistan-U.S ties: FO Spokesperson

ISLAMABAD, June 26 (SABAH): Pakistan says US House of Representatives’ resolution on political situation in Pakistan stems from an incomplete understanding of the political situation and electoral process in Pakistan.

Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said Pakistan has taken note of the passage of the House Resolution 901 by the U.S. House of Representatives on June 25.

Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said that we believe that the timing and context of this particular resolution does not align well with the positive dynamics of our bilateral ties, and stems from an incomplete understanding of the political situation and electoral process in Pakistan.

She said that Pakistan, as the world’s second-largest parliamentary democracy and fifth-largest democracy overall, is committed to the values of constitutionalism, human rights and rule of law in pursuance of our own national interest.

Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said that we believe in constructive dialogue and engagement based on mutual respect and understanding. Such resolutions are therefore neither constructive nor objective. We hope that the U.S Congress will play a supportive role in strengthening Pakistan-U.S ties and focus on avenues of mutual collaboration  that benefit both our peoples and countries, she said.