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Maleeha Lodhi Dismisses US Sanctions, Labels Them as Discriminatory Towards Pakistan
Former UN envoy Maleeha Lodhi dismisses the impact of US sanctions on Pakistan, calling them part of a longstanding pattern of discrimination.
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by News Desk
2024-12-20
Maleeha Lodhi Dismisses US Sanctions, Labels Them as Discriminatory Towards Pakistan

Former Pakistani Ambassador to the United Nations, Maleeha Lodhi, has strongly asserted that US sanctions will have no meaningful impact on Pakistan, stating that they are a continuation of the United States' longstanding discriminatory treatment towards the country.

Speaking on Geo News’ program Geo Pakistan, Lodhi said that Pakistan has faced US sanctions ever since the country embarked on its nuclear program. She pointed out that such sanctions are nothing new, stressing that they have never managed to deter Pakistan from pursuing its national interests, particularly in the nuclear and defense sectors.

She also highlighted the disparity in US foreign policy, noting that while Pakistan faces sanctions, India—another South Asian power with an advanced missile program—has never been subjected to similar punitive measures. “This is America’s discriminatory behavior,” Lodhi remarked, adding that the sanctions will have zero impact on Pakistan’s ability to move forward with its nuclear ambitions.

In her analysis of current geopolitical dynamics, Maleeha Lodhi emphasized that Pakistan is no longer a priority for the United States. With China emerging as a key player in former President Trump’s foreign policy and the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, Pakistan's relationship with Washington has entered a period of uncertainty. "Pakistan is not among America’s priorities," Lodhi said, noting the shift in focus toward China and other global concerns.

Lodhi also criticized the political exploitation of Pakistan’s nuclear program, asserting that no Pakistani could support the United States' discriminatory treatment. “There can be no political point scoring on Pakistan’s nuclear program,” she stated, urging national unity in defending the country's interests.

As tensions between Pakistan and the US continue to simmer, the former envoy's comments serve as a reminder of the complex and often fraught relationship between the two nations, with much still uncertain about the future trajectory of their diplomatic ties.

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