US Condoles Pakistan Attack, Presses Taliban on Terror Safe Havens
The United States condemned the recent terrorist attack in Pakistan's Waziristan region and reiterated its stance against Afghanistan becoming a breeding ground for terrorism. Vedant Patel, Deputy Spokesman for the US State Department, expressed condolences for the loss of life.
Patel emphasized the US commitment to ensuring Afghanistan never again serves as a safe haven for terrorists. He highlighted ongoing discussions with Pakistani leadership, including the recent meeting between the American Ambassador and the Pakistani Prime Minister. These discussions covered a range of bilateral issues, including US support for Pakistan's economic reforms through the IMF, trade, investment, education, and climate change.
The news follows a deadly terrorist attack on a Pakistani army check post in Mir Ali, North Waziristan, on March 16th. The attack involved suicide bombings, resulting in the martyrdom of five soldiers and two officers. Pakistan subsequently conducted a counter-terror operation in the Afghan border region based on intelligence, targeting the militant group led by Hafiz Gul Bahadur. Six terrorists were reportedly killed in the operation.
