Khan has consistently accused the United States of orchestrating the successful overthrow of his government, allegedly in collusion with Pakistan’s influential military establishment. These allegations have been vehemently denied by both parties. In an attempt to foster stronger relations with the United States, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party engaged a public relations team in the U.S. However, their efforts, including securing endorsements from 31 congressmen to challenge the current political setup, proved unsuccessful.
The recent congressional hearing, titled “Pakistan After the Elections: Examining the Future of Democracy in Pakistan and the US-Pakistan Relationship,” shed light on PTI’s endeavors. Donald Lou denied categorically the accusations by PTI.
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According to a report by the Friday Times, some insiders within the PTI have raised concerns about the involvement of individuals such as Sajjad Burki, head of PTI-USA and former advisor to Prime Minister Imran Khan, along with Atif Khan, a member of the PTI Core Committee. Others implicated include Imran Khan’s former chief of staff, Shehbaz Gill, and musician Salman Ahmed.
Additionally, PTI members staged protests outside the headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), urging the organization to withhold assistance to Pakistan while also directing criticism toward state institutions and government officials. Notably, a letter addressing these concerns was also dispatched to the IMF.
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Imran Khan’s failure in these endeavors underscores a fundamental misunderstanding of international relations and the operations of institutions like the IMF. Unlike the United Nations General Assembly, where each member state holds equal voting rights, decision-making within the IMF is based on the relative economic positions of its member countries. The IMF continually adapts its governance structure to reflect changes in the global economy, particularly the growing influence of emerging markets and developing economies.
It is essential to recognize that nations like the United States do not formulate their policies based on dissenting voices from within other countries. Their actions are driven by a strategic assessment of their economic, regional, and international interests. Emotional appeals hold little sway in their decision-making processes.
If Khan and his supporters find themselves disillusioned, it is a consequence of his own actions and miscalculations. The pursuit of foreign policy objectives requires a nuanced understanding of global dynamics and strategic decision-making, elements which seem to have eluded Khan.
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The writer is a lawyer, academic and political analyst. She has authored a book titled ‘A Comparative Analysis of Media & Media Laws in Pakistan.’ She can be contacted at: yasmeenali62@gmail.com and tweets at @yasmeen_9
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