In his confirmation meeting with the Senate Armed Services Committee, Lloyd J. Austin, President Biden's nominee for Secretary of Defense, laid out the new administration's international cooperative strategy across the global sphere, including Pakistan.
Austin mentioned that "Pakistan will play an important role in the political settlement in Afghanistan", adding that he would "focus on our shared interests which include training future Pakistani military leaders".
Prime Minister Imran has expressed that it would be difficult to predict the trajectory of Pakistan's relationship with the United States, under the incoming Biden Administration.
The Prime Minister added that he hoped that the new administration would opt for a more "evenhanded approach" towards India and Pakistan.
The law comes amid uncertainty regarding US President-elect Biden administration’s posture in direction of Pakistan after four years of tumultuous relations
The bill which was presented by Congressman Andy Biggs, though a outstanding Republican from Arizona, isn’t a member of the committee and has little support in the Congress