Donald Lu: He has said not once or twice, but ten times, that the allegations against Assistant Secretary Donald Lowe are false, said Matthew Miller, spokesperson of the US State Department, addressing the press briefing.
Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the US Department of State, reiterated during a press briefing in Washington that they have repeatedly stated—ten times, not just once or twice—that the allegations against Assistant Secretary Donald Lu are false. Miller’s remarks came in response to queries from the American Congress Committee regarding Pakistan.
The committee is set to hold a hearing on Pakistan’s post-election situation on March 20, where Deputy Secretary of State for South Asia, Donald Lu, has been summoned. Miller emphasized the State Department’s commitment to assist Congress in policymaking and oversight processes.
He stated that the allegations against Lu, made by Imran Khan, founder of PTI, are baseless, and department officials continue to testify before Congress. Security threats to American officials are taken seriously, and any attempt to endanger their safety is condemned. Notably, Imran Khan had accused Lu of conspiring to overthrow his government, an allegation refuted multiple times by the US.
Imran Khan, founder of PTI, has accused Assistant Secretary Donald Lu of conspiring to overthrow his government in Pakistan.
The US State Department, through spokesperson Matthew Miller, has repeatedly denied the allegations, stating that they are baseless.
The State Department has emphasized that they have denied the allegations against Donald Lu ten times, emphasizing their stance on the matter.
The American Congress Committee is holding a hearing on Pakistan’s post-election situation, and Deputy Secretary of State Donald Lu has been summoned to testify.
The State Department takes security threats against American officials very seriously and condemns any attempts to endanger their safety.
The US has consistently refuted Imran Khan’s allegations against Donald Lu, asserting that they are unsubstantiated.
As per the US State Department, there is no evidence supporting Imran Khan’s accusations against Donald Lu, and department officials continue to testify before Congress to clarify the matter.
Imran Khan’s allegations have faced skepticism, and the US stance has been reiterated multiple times, casting doubt on the veracity of his claims.
The allegations and subsequent denials could have diplomatic ramifications, especially concerning US-Pakistan relations, depending on how they are perceived and addressed by both governments.
The American Congress Committee’s hearing on March 20 and continued communication between the US State Department and Congress aim to address the situation and provide clarity regarding the allegations against Donald Lu.