US closely monitoring situation in Pakistan: State Dept

WASHINGTON: The United States has stated that it had been closely monitoring the situation in Pakistan and in touch with appropriate counterparts there.

State Department Spokesperson Jen Psaki in a briefing said “Well, I think, one, we’ve obviously been closely watching the situation in Pakistan and we’ve been in touch with appropriate counterparts there.”

The spokesperson said she didn’t have any predictions on an outcome of the situation.

She said: “I will just reiterate that we’re in no way involved in the process or discussions between parties and can offer no real analysis of what’s happening there beyond just reiterating our belief that the parties should work together to resolve differences through peaceful dialogue and ways to strengthen Pakistan’s democracy and rule of law.”