US Congress Holds Hearing on Recent Pakistan Election and Future of US Relations
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The US Congress will hold a hearing on Pakistan's recent election and US-Pakistan relations. The election saw allegations of manipulation and the jailing of opposition leader Imran Khan.
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Khan alleges he was removed from power last year through a US-led conspiracy, involving a message delivered by US official Donald Lu. Lu will appear as a witness at the hearing.
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Experts say the hearing is unlikely to significantly impact US-Pakistan ties. It is more for domestic US politics and pleasing Pakistani-American voters.
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Since the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, relations are at an "inflection point" without a major common issue. The US wants Pakistan's help on regional issues like India, China and Afghanistan.
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With many foreign policy crises, the Biden administration wants to avoid taking sides in Pakistan's internal turmoil. Pakistan is not a top priority for the US currently.