Come to table and aggressively confront terrorism: US tells Pak

TIL Desk/World/Washington/ The US expressed hope that Pakistan would “come to the table” and demonstrate willingness to “aggressively” confront terrorist groups that operate from its territory, amid reports that Islamabad has suspended its military and intelligence cooperation with America.

According to media reports, Pakistan’s decision to suspend military and intelligence cooperation with America came after President Donald accused Islamabad of giving nothing to the US but “lies and deceit” and suspended about USD 2 billion in security aid to it.When asked to comment on Pakistan’s reported move, US Under Secretary of State Steve Goldstein said: “We’re hopeful for future cooperation from Pakistan.”

“We stand ready to work with Pakistan in combating all terrorists without distinction, and we hope to be able to renew and deepen our bilateral security relationship when Pakistan demonstrates its willingness to aggressively confront the Taliban network, the Haqqani Network, and other terrorist and militant groups that operate from its territory,” he said. The US has been clear on this issue to Pakistan, Goldstein said.