Wahsington: Together, the top diplomats of the United States and the United Kingdom demanded on Tuesday that Pakistan uphold the "rule of law" after the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan led to widespread unrest.
American Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated at a joint news conference in Washington that "we just want to make sure that whatever happens in Pakistan is consistent with the rule of law and with the constitution."
Speaking alongside Blinken, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly mentioned Pakistan, a member of the Commonwealth, as having "a longstanding and close relationship" with Britain.
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We want that nation to experience peaceful democracy. Cleverly stated, "We want to see the rule of law upheld.
Both declined to comment further, with Cleverly claiming he hadn't received a complete explanation of the circumstances. Khan, who was removed from office as the civilian prime minister of the fifth-most populous country in the world last year, was detained during a court appearance in Islamabad on Tuesday for one of the numerous charges he is facing.
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Khan's supporters sought retribution against the military, which has long held a sway over Pakistani politics and has been seeking a political comeback.
Khan has previously claimed that the US was involved in his removal, claims that Washington vehemently refutes.
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White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre responded to a question about the state of affairs in Pakistan by stating, "As we have said before, the United States does not have a position on one political candidate or party versus another."