In a world gripped by a pandemic, Pakistani prime minister tells AP he fears the new coronavirus will devastate the economies of developing nations, urging richer economies to prepare to write off debts of the world’s poorer countries. By Kathygannon.
Pakistan government spokesperson Firdous Ashiq Awan consults with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad, Pakistan, Monday, March 16, 2020. Khan said Monday he fears the new coronavirus will devastate developing nations' economies, and warned richer economies to prepare to write off the debts of the world's poorer countries.
He further called for lifting sanctions against Iran, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the Middle East. The global virus pandemic presents the biggest test yet for Khan’s populist leadership since he took office in 2018. He’s mobilized Pakistan’s young people, who are among his largest followers. His critics say he came to power with the help of the country’s powerful military, and human rights groups say he’s cracked down on critical media outlets.
But the Taliban have a long and complicated relationship with Pakistan’s military and intelligence services. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani recently said the insurgents need to demonstrate their commitment to peace by extricating themselves from Pakistan’s influence. Some Afghan officials refer to Pakistan — particularly its military — as the Taliban’s “masters.”
Khan said he’s also warned about violent strife on the other side of his eastern border, amid the rise Hindu nationalism in India.
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