On Wednesday, the BBC reported on an interview between one of its most senior correspondents, John Simpson, and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. But it was Simpson’s analysis that stood out. Receiving Khan’s claim that Pakistan’s positive relationship with India is only obstructed by Kashmir, Simpson inexplicably took Khan’s words at face value. “He was offering the hand of friendship: Let’s work together to solve our common problems,” Simpson said.

Simpson then added this gem: “The fact is, Imran Khan needs to lighten the atmosphere.”