# US acknowledges Pakistan’s concerns over Afghan-based terrorism

> US says it will help Pakistan counter Afghan terrorism.
- Title: US acknowledges Pakistan’s concerns over Afghan-based…
- Summary: US says it will help Pakistan counter Afghan terrorism. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed Washington has heard Pakistan’s concerns about…
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- Source: Daily Times — https://dailytimes.com.pk/1575519/us-acknowledges-pakistans-concerns-over-afghan-based-terrorism
- Author: Sajid Salamat
- Published: 2026-11-01T21:31:29+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: us, pakistan, afghanistan, terrorism, taliban, pakistan security, us security, news
## 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
## Key takeaway

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed Washington has heard Pakistan’s concerns about Taliban-linked terrorist attacks and will assist if possible.