Indian-American body urges Biden to reject appointment of Masood Khan as Pak envoy to U.S.
The Hindu
“Masood Khan has repeatedly demonstrated a soft spot for Jihadi-terrorists, including Aafia Siddiqui, a convicted terrorist operative known as Lady Al-Qaeda”
A top Indian diaspora group urged U.S. President Joe Biden to reject the appointment of Masood Khan as Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States, alleging that the diplomat is a sympathizer and supporter of terrorist groups.
The Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS), in a statement, on February 2 urged Mr. Biden to reject the appointment of the “Jihadi-terrorist-sympathizer” Masood Khan as Pakistani Ambassador to the United States.
“We also request Secretary of State Antony Blinken and members of the Senate and House committees on foreign relations to support this rejection,” it said.
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