Pakistan Peoples Get together (PPP) Senator Sherry Rehman’s workplace has rejected the allegations, backed by US President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee Richard Grenell, of misusing US funds acquired by the Jinnah Institute (JI).
The controversy arose after the tweet by Grenell, who claimed Rehman had been “uncovered” for receiving funds from the Nationwide Endowment for Democracy (NED).
The previous US diplomat on X (previously Twitter) backed the allegations that Rehman acquired practically half 1,000,000 {dollars} from the NED, saying: “What a waste of US taxpayer cash. Sherry has been uncovered.”
The senator’s workplace on X deal with (@SRehmanOffice) responded swiftly, categorically denying the allegations in a sequence of posts.
The workplace clarified that Rehman had neither accused Grenell of lobbying nor prompt impropriety in his actions.
As a substitute, they emphasised the significance of awaiting an institutional response, stating, “There’s nothing to ‘expose.’”
The assertion additionally careworn Jinnah Institute’s long-standing dedication to transparency and rigorous monetary oversight. “What precisely does ‘uncovered’ suggest? Nothing has been ‘hidden’. Jinnah Institute has a historical past of due diligence, transparency, audited accounts with distinguished donors. None of it implies ‘publicity’ or any effort to cowl something,” they famous.
“She has by no means even drawn a wage from JI,” the assertion added.
Rehman’s staff highlighted her intensive profession as a journalist, diplomat, and parliamentarian, throughout which she has persistently upheld ideas of transparency and democratic governance. “She [Sherry Rehman] has all the time been a proponent of excellent relations between the 2 international locations. No matter who’s in energy in both nation,” the assertion added.
The Jinnah Institute is recognised as a assume tank devoted to selling democratic values, regional stability, and progressive coverage dialogues in Pakistan.
Grenell’s remarks come amidst rising tensions in US-Pakistan relations, together with his latest statements aligning with requires the discharge of Pakistan Tehreek-e-insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan.
The PTI social gathering has welcomed Grenell’s feedback, whereas the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has emphasised the significance of respecting Pakistan’s sovereignty.