The recent statement of the US ambassador to Pakistan that the United States has a right to interfere in Pakistans economic and governance affairs as the former provides funds to it, has clearly laid bare the American mindset towards Pakistan.
Although, the US president calls Pakistan an ally of America, who has given tremendous sacrifices in fighting the menace of terrorism, yet Mr Munter has the audacity to tell us that America has a right to interfere in our internal affairs just because we are receiving their aid. By this analogy, can the US ambassador to Israel give the same statement because that country is the biggest recipient of US aid?
I will ask Mr Munter if helping another country is the criteria for interference in its affairs, then Pakistan has all the rights to meddle in the affairs of your country. Hope, you remember our greatest favour in making America the sole super power.
Mr Munter should also not force us to think that to call him and his country a friend is a mistake. The government of Pakistan must immediately take notice of this blatant interference in its internal affairs by the American ambassador and respond back responsibly.
SYED NAYYAR UDDIN AHMAD
Lahore
