The prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, refused to meet CIA Director William Burns during his secret visit to Islamabad in April. This is the second time PM Khan has called the US to follow state protocols.
Mr Burns visited Pakistan to negotiate on US bases in Pakistan. He was conveyed that Pakistan would never allow the US to use its land or airspace. During his visit, Mr. Burns had asked to meet PM Khan, but he was told to follow the state protocols.
Back in 2018, PM Imran Khan had refused to meet Mike Pompeo, the US Secretary of State without following protocol as Mr. Khan waited to chair the meeting. In fact, the visit of Mr. Pompeo was delayed earlier and later reduced to 4 hours.
Netizens are praising the Prime Minister of Pakistan because he upheld principles under pressure. People of Pakistan want the state to negotiate with other countries rather than being a puppet.