The Growing War Of Words Between The U.S. And Pakistan Over Afghanistan

General John Nicholson, the US commander in Afghanistan, said the US was aware of the presence of Taliban leadership in Pakistan and emphasised the support to the militants has to stop. File photo Omar Sobhani/Reuters

IBTimes: Pakistan's support to Taliban militants has to stop, US commander says

General John Nicholson, the commander of US Forces in Afghanistan, said the country is aware of Taliban leaders' presence in Pakistan.

The US is aware of Afghan Taliban leaders' presence in Quetta and Peshawar areas in Pakistan, General John Nicholson, the commander of US Forces and Nato in Afghanistan, said on Saturday (26 August).

Pakistan has to stop support to these militants, the commander said during an exclusive interview with Afghanistan's Tolo News agency. He added that the issue was being addressed diplomatically.

"The Quetta Shura, Peshawar Shura, these shuras are identified by cities inside Pakistan, we know Afghan Taliban leaders are in these areas," the general said. He stressed the need to address the issue of outside sanctuaries for militants, but noted that it was "being addressed in private between the US government and the Pakistani government".

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