Why Pakistan's politicians play the anti-America card


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Take a look at the beta version of dw.com. We're not done yet! Your opinion can help us make it better. Ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan is not the only Pakistani politician who has tapped into public resentment against the US. Blasting Washington is an evergreen strategy for Pakistan's leaders. Supporters of ousted PM Imran Khan burn a flag outside the US consulate in Lahore Before he was [removed from office in a no-confidence vote](/en/pakistan-will-imran-khans-ouster-bring-stability-or-a-new-crisis/a-61434743) earlier this week, Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan had tried clinging to power by claiming a US-backed conspiracy was trying to topple his government....