Pakistan ruled out the possibility of allowing the US to use its soil for drone attacks. Pakistani Government Officials have told CIA chief in his secret visit to Islamabad that they would not allow the kinetic use of drones, nor were they interested in monitoring them.
According to an article published on 6th of June, CIA Director William Burns had travelled to Pakistan for a meeting with Government officials. CIA is said to be looking for bases around Afghanistan from where it can execute counter-terrorism strikes after its withdrawal from the Region.
The New York Times article had one point where surprisingly American officials believed that Pakistan may agree to host the bases with conditions unacceptable for US. Pakistani officials quietly clarified the position of Pakistan to dispel the rumours regarding discussions or negotiations at any level on hosting of airbases. The issue had been under discussion for the past two weeks at different levels.
CIA Director wanted to meet Pakistan PM Imran khan, but Pakistan insisted on a meeting between the government heads instead. Pakistan clearly conveyed the message that “No US operation would be allowed on Pakistan’s soil”. Pakistan will look after its own interests.