The Financial Times reported that PTI Chairman Imran Khan had expressed his desire to mend ties with the United States through cooperation with Washington in the future, despite maintaining the stance of a “US conspiracy” behind his ouster as the prime minister.
On April 09, 2022, the PTI government was axed through a vote of no-confidence by the then-opposition.
In an interview with the Financial Times, Khan reitreated that “he no longer blamed the US” and wants “dignified” ties with the country if he returns to power.
Referring to the alleged conspiracy, Khan said that “it was over. As far as I’m concerned, it’s over, behind me. The Pakistan I want to lead must have good relationships with everyone, especially the United States”
“Our relationship with the US has been a master-servant or master-slave relationship, and we’ve been used like a hired gun. But for that, I blame my governments more than the US,” the publication quoted the former premier saying.
Following a rise in popularity due in part to his anti-American rhetoric, many observers now predict that Khan and PTI might witness success in the next general elections due to be held next year.
Khan is leading a much-touted anti-government march with convoys from different cities of Pakistan moving towards Islamabad and is insistent on “not returning until targets are achieved.” The PTI chief demands a date for the general elections ahead of the due time.
The long march was halted last week as it faced an unfortunate delay after the former premier was targetted in an attempted assassination attack in Wazirabad.
