By Our Correspondent
Washington: The Chief of Pakistan’s powerful Army is spending busy days in the United States of America in a bid to re-establish the cordial relationship between two long-time allies.
The bilateral relationship between Pakistan and the US has recently received jerks following a campaign launched by former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan against the Biden administration accusing it of meddling in Pakistan’s internal affairs. Khan’s allegations further deteriorated the bilateral relations between the two friendly countries which the Army Chief is trying to repair .
The US authorities have confirmed that US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday will host Pakistan Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa at the Pentagon for talks amidst signs of enhanced military engagement between the two countries.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday will host Pakistan Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa at the Pentagon for talks amidst signs of enhanced military engagement between the two countries.
Last week, Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was in the town meeting with top officials of the Biden Administration, including Secretary of State Tony Blinken.
According to a press note issued by the Ministry of Defense, General Bajwa will be accorded an “enhanced honor cordon” at the riverside entrance of the Pentagon by Austin following which the two will be holding a meeting on bilateral and regional issues.
America’s engagement with Pakistan, in particular with its military, has increased in recent months. Last month, the US announced a USD450 million F-16 fighter jet sustenance package for Pakistan.
