From Daily Times · Sajid Salamat · · 50s
US acknowledges Pakistan’s concerns over Afghan-based terrorism
US says it will help Pakistan counter Afghan terrorism.
In brief
US says it will help Pakistan counter Afghan terrorism. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed Washington has heard Pakistan’s concerns about Taliban-linked terrorist attacks and will assist if possible. Originally reported by Daily Times.
US response to Pakistan
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington has heard Pakistan’s concerns about terrorism emanating from Afghanistan.
“we have heard the concerns that pakistan has raised and we have seen some of those attacks that they point to”
Pakistan’s concerns
Pakistan says Taliban have not constrained terrorist attacks from Afghan soil.
“pakistan is concerned about terrorist attacks that are being sponsored from the territory of afghanistan”
US stance on terrorism
US opposes all terrorism regardless of origin.
“we are against terrorism no matter where it emanates from and who it targets”
Taliban position
Taliban avoid taking clear stance on terrorist groups in Pakistan.
“the afghan taliban have avoided taking a categorical position on the ttp and other groups”
Pakistan’s demands
Pakistan urges Taliban to dismantle terrorist sanctuaries in Afghanistan.
“islamabad has repeatedly urged the taliban administration in kabul to dismantle terrorist sanctuaries on afghan soil”
Taliban response
Taliban reject Pakistan’s allegations about terrorist bases.
“the afghan taliban reject islamabads allegations that afghanistan is being used as a base for attacks against pakistan”
At a glance
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed Washington has heard Pakistan’s concerns about Taliban-linked terrorist attacks and will assist if possible.
