Washington : The United States has appealed to all sides in Pakistan to refrain from violence and resolve their differences through peaceful discussions in a way that strengthens democracy in the country.
"We are carefully monitoring the demonstrations in Islamabad. We urge all sides to refrain from violence, exercise restraint, and respect the rule of law," State Department Deputy Spokesperson Marie Harf told reporters.
"We believe that all parties here should work together to resolve their differences through peaceful dialogue in a way that strengthens Pakistan's democracy, and that's certainly the consistent message we have sent," she said in response to a question.
They entered the heavily fortified 'Red Zone', Islamabad's diplomatic and political enclave, despite the government's efforts to keep them away. Minor clashes were also reported to have taken place between anti-government protesters and security personnel.
"We are carefully monitoring the demonstrations in Islamabad. We urge all sides to refrain from violence, exercise restraint, and respect the rule of law," State Department Deputy Spokesperson Marie Harf told reporters.
"We believe that all parties here should work together to resolve their differences through peaceful dialogue in a way that strengthens Pakistan's democracy, and that's certainly the consistent message we have sent," she said in response to a question.
They entered the heavily fortified 'Red Zone', Islamabad's diplomatic and political enclave, despite the government's efforts to keep them away. Minor clashes were also reported to have taken place between anti-government protesters and security personnel.
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