KABUL, Afghanistan (June 20, 2017) – General John W. Nicholson, Resolute Support Mission commander, visited the Afghan National Army’s New Commando School June 19 with a message of solidarity and brotherhood.
Reuters: U.S. general sees no change in Pakistan behavior despite Trump tough line
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top U.S. general in Afghanistan said on Tuesday that he had not seen a change in Pakistan’s support for militants so far, despite President Donald Trump taking a tougher line against Islamabad.
U.S. officials have long been frustrated by what they see as Pakistan’s reluctance to act against groups such as the Afghan Taliban and the Haqqani network that they believe exploit safe haven on Pakistani soil to launch attacks on neighboring Afghanistan.
In August, Trump outlined a new strategy for the war in Afghanistan, chastising Pakistan over its alleged support for Afghan militants.
He accused Pakistan of harboring “agents of chaos” and providing safe havens to militant groups waging an insurgency against a U.S.-backed government in Kabul.
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More News On General John W. Nicholson's Remarks On Pakistan
Pakistan Hasn't Stemmed Terrorism in Afghanistan, US Says -- Bloomberg
Top US general says Taliban 'living in comfort' in Pakistan -- CNN
US General Warns Of More Pressure On Pakistan, Taliban -- TOLOnews
Pakistan has not taken promised counter-terror steps: US -- Financial Express
2 comments:
Has anyone thought otherwise?
As WNU has pointed out, we need to deny student and business visas to Pakistanis and the economic pressure if I have quoted it right.
We have not tried that. Obama did not try that. So far Trump has not tried it.
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