Imran Khan cries ‘Islamophobia’ in all places, however refuses to discuss the Uyghur genocide in China

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan in an unique interview to Canada’s CBC News dodged the query pertaining to China’s persecution of Uyghur Muslims by saying it’s a ‘good neighbour.’
Khan when particularly requested concerning the genocide of Uyghur Muslims- an indigenous inhabitants and regional minorities which might be dealing with persecution by the Chinese authorities, stated, “We have economic ties with China, China is our neighbor. They’ve been very good to us in our most difficult times.”
Khan was speaking to CBC’s Rosemary Barton in a latest interview.
Asked why he wouldn’t defend China’s Uyghur Muslims, PM Imran Khan says: “We have economic ties with China, China is our neighbour. They’ve been very good to us in our most difficult times…if we have concerns we talk about them behind closed doors.” pic.twitter.com/V15dpTCoDd— Naila Inayat (@nailainayat) June 14, 2021
When requested whether or not or not the persecution of Muslims in China is of concern, Khan knowledgeable, “If we have concerns we talk about them behind closed doors.”
Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi parrots the identical line
It is crucial to notice that the Pakistani authorities has maintained the identical line of response when questioned concerning the persecution of Uyghur Muslims in China. 
In May this 12 months, CNN interviewed Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi when the anchor Bianna Golodryga touched upon the contentious situation of Uyghur Muslims. She asserted, “There are 2 million Uyghurs (in China). Many in the US and other countries around the world are calling their treatment ‘genocide’.” Furthermore, she requested, “And I am wondering why we are not hearing the same from your government?”
However, Shah Mahmood Qureshi refused to provide any direct reply to the query and as an alternative stated that China is an efficient good friend of Pakistan, hinting that he can’t criticize China over the problem.
“Well, my government has always spoken with factors. You know China is a very good friend of Pakistan. They have stood by us through thick and thin. And we have means of communication. We use our diplomatic channels. We do not discuss everything in public,” Shah Mahmood Qureshi responded.
Imran Khan nervous concerning the rising Islamophobia
CBC News interviewed Khan to speak concerning the alleged rising Islamophobic ‘hate websites’ particularly within the West the place he targeted on the latest homicide of a Muslim household in Canada.
He additionally referred to as on the world leaders to provoke a crackdown on on-line hate and extremism in opposition to Islam. 
“Everyone is shocked in (Pakistan) because we saw the family picture, and so a family being targeted like that has had a deep impact in Pakistan. When there are these hate websites which create hatred amongst human beings, there should be an international action against them,” added Khan. 
https://t.co/aQmbNdTTAv— Rosemary Barton (@RosieBarton) June 11, 2021
However, when probed on why he hasn’t publicly advocated for Uyghur Muslims in China, Khan indulged in whataboutery.
Canada’s parliament labels China’s persecution of Uyghur’s a “genocide”
Along with the US, Britain and Lithuania, Canada’s Parliament too in February this 12 months declared China’s remedy of its Uighur minority inhabitants a genocide.
Lawmakers within the Canadian parliament had voted to go an modification asking Canada to name on the International Olympic Committee to maneuver the 2022 Winter Olympics from Beijing “if the Chinese government continues this genocide”.
China, nonetheless, has raised sturdy objections over nations accusing the Chinese authorities of a “genocide” dismissing it as ‘baseless’ and ‘far from reality.’