ISLAMABAD: Former Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry neither accepted nor denied whether party Chairman Imran Khan had a meeting with former US diplomat Robin Raphel at his residence.  A day prior, former prime minister had a meeting with Raphel at his Bani Gala residence in Islamabad.

Speaking during a press conference at federal capital along with former special assistant to prime minister Sania Nishtar, Fawad said that he did not ask Khan if he met ex-diplomat or not.

"There is no issue if Robin Raphel is in Pakistan or visits this country as she has retired and has no links with US government," he highlighted.  Former minister said that party wants diplomatic relations with United States on an equal footing. "We don't want war with America and we acknowledge Pakistan-US relations," he added.  He went on to say that PTI will "continue political engagement and transactions with US government and Embassy," adding that Pakistan-US relation was important for both countries.

Talking about general elections, ex-minister alleged that incumbent government was preparing to kill Khan and wanted to create an atmosphere of religious hatred, adding that this was "only government to file blasphemy cases against opposition."

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 13 2022

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