Remember that "ABSOLUTELY NOT!" retort when asked about American bases? Well, now there is a qualifier. The new mantra is "ABSOLUTELY NOT, AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED!".
Pakistan's trajectory will see it help poor nations instead of 'begging' itself: PM Imran
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday said that the trajectory Pakistan is on would see it help poor nations of the world instead of "begging for financial assistance" itself.
“Unfortunately, we have been seeking aid from foreign countries and never thought of becoming self-sufficient [ourselves],"
And, now the qualifier.he said. "No country can become a dignified nation when it keeps relying on aid."
But...but...but...since half his ministers and most of his genrails have overseas properties and businesses, they are in a better position to offer such bases.In an indirect reference to his recent interview with Jonathan Swan on HBO wherein he remarked in outright negative when asked if Pakistan would allow US bases in Pakistan, Imran explained that he would not be in a position to make the “absolutely not” comment to the United States, had his properties and assets been out of Pakistan.
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