Terrorists' safe havens in Afghanistan creating issues for Pakistan: Kh Asif
The minister urged to take steps for the better relations between Pakistan and America.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – While pointing out security challenges in Pakistan, Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif on Monday has said that the safe havens of terrorists in Afghanistan are creating troubles in our country.
Khawaja Asif, while talking to media ahead of Pak-US Track-II diplomatic talks in Islamabad, clarified that there is no organized network of militants in Pakistan, therefore, we should not be blamed for the issues in the neighbouring country. He said that Pakistan’s sacrifices for the war against terror cannot be neglected.
He also expressed concerns over the extended involvement of India in Afghanistan, adding that India is not a supporter of peace in the region.
The minister further urged to take steps for the better relations between Pakistan and America. He suggested US to share timely intelligence with Pakistan to improve border management with Afghanistan.
Meanwhile, US ambassador to Pakistan David Hale, on his turn, revealed that the purpose of America’s new policy is to pressurize Taliban for negotiation.
“US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has conveyed to the political and military leadership in Pakistan that the Pak-US relations are at a crucial juncture and if they don’t cooperate we will act accordingly,” he said.
Pak-US relations became hostile after President Donald Trump alleged Pakistan of offering "safe havens" to extremists. "Pakistan has much to gain from partnering with our effort in Afghanistan. It has much to lose by continuing to harbor criminals and terrorists, he added.
"We have been paying Pakistan billions and billions of dollars at the same time they are housing the very terrorists that we are fighting," he said.
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