Pakistan PM Imran faces criticism for his remarks over foreign service officers
The Hindu
Addressing the envoys virtually on Wednesday, Mr. Khan showed anger at what he called “shocking callousness” of Pakistani diplomats abroad towards fellow Pakistanis.
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has come under criticism for accusing the country’s foreign service officers of harbouring “colonial mindset” and “callousness” while appreciating their Indian counterparts. Addressing the envoys virtually on Wednesday, Mr. Khan showed anger at what he called “shocking callousness” of Pakistani diplomats abroad towards fellow Pakistanis. He also accused them of having a “colonial mindset” in their dealing with Pakistani nationals. Mr. Khan said: “Indian embassies are more proactive in bringing investments” to their country and they also provide “better services to their citizens”.
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