US applauds Pakistan’s counterterrorism success after joint dialogue
The United States has commended Pakistan for its “continued success” in keeping terrorist groups under control both in the region and worldwide, after the two countries held a joint counterterrorism dialogue in Islamabad.
The US and Pakistan released a joint statement after their counterterrorism dialogue in Islamabad on Tuesday, where they reaffirmed their “commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.”
“The United States applauded Pakistan’s continued successes to contain terrorist entities that pose a threat to the peace and security of the region and the world,” the joint statement said.
“Furthermore, the United States expressed condolences for the loss of civilians and members of law enforcement agencies in terrorist incidents in Pakistan, including the barbaric Jaffar Express terrorist attack and the bombing of a school bus in Khuzdar,” it added.
The statement follows the US government’s decision just one day earlier to officially label Pakistan’s Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) – including its faction known as The Majeed Brigade – as a foreign terrorist organization.
Balochistan, a resource-rich but long-neglected province, has been at the center of violence led by separatist groups, particularly the BLA, and other Takfiri terrorist groups. The group claims that Islamabad exploits the province’s natural resources, such as gold and copper while neglecting the local population.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir visited Washington for the second time since the four-day conflict with India. During his trip, he held meetings with top US defense and political officials.
According to an official release, General Munir conducted strategic discussions with senior American military and government leaders, along with engagements with members of Pakistan’s overseas community.
This comes as US President Donald Trump imposed a 50 per cent tariff on India for its business dealings with Russia, in a bid to end the war in Ukraine.
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