US Acting Under Secretary Visits Pakistan. US Acting Under Secretary for Political Affairs, John Bass, is set to visit Islamabad, focusing on bilateral ties and regional security. Bass’s visit follows the February elections and aims to discuss a range of issues within the US-Pakistan partnership framework.
Prior to his arrival, Bass engaged with Qatari officials to discuss support for Afghanistan and mutual security concerns. With experience as the former US ambassador to Afghanistan and Turkey, Bass brings a wealth of diplomatic insight.
The visit comes amid recent tensions highlighted in the US State Department’s human rights report on Pakistan. Despite these concerns, the State Department emphasizes the importance of the US-Pakistan partnership. Bass’s visit coincides with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s visit to Pakistan, signaling complex diplomatic dynamics for Pakistan to navigate.