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While we continue to aid our Afghan allies in their peace talks with those Afghan Taliban members who are willing to renounce violence, we are cognizant of that fact that some within their factions have begun their “Spring Offensive.” It is well known that the Taliban are not one cohesive...

This horrible massacre is often referenced to and remembered in the U.S. too. The dark shadow of terrorism has more or less touched us all. Rest in peace young ones, you are not forgotten. Haroon Ahmad DET - U.S. Central Command www.facebook.com/centcomurdu

United States Central Command is pleased to announce the launch of its new and improved interactive website www.centcom.mil . If you have not recently visited our website please do so and check it out. You will see many new and exciting features on the new site. We are really sure you will...

We fully support Pakistan’s efforts to restore peace in the country. The U.S. and Pakistan share a common stance against terrorism, and the situation in Pakistan also impacts our shared objectives in regards to stabilizing the region. We simply desire to see peace prevail throughout the...

As we have witnessed in the past few months, the Pakistani military and government have showcased their zeal towards eliminating terrorists and supporting the Quadrilateral Coordination Group’s efforts to bring peace and stability in the region. In the Afghan-initiated and Afghan led peace...

(March 02, 2016 - Kabul, Afghanistan - COAS Gen. Raheel Sharif, and CJCS Marine Gen. Dunford) We often receive comments from forum members who ask why the U.S. is not helping alleviate some of the financial burden placed on the Pakistani military due to their operations against the militants...

First and foremost we condemn the senseless killing of 15 government employees in a bus blast. Our heartfelt prayers go out to the families of people killed, and we hope for early and complete recovery of people injured in today’s attack. There are desperate terrorist on the run; attacking soft...

We would like to wish the Pakistan Cricket Team best of luck in this T20 World Cup tournament. Pakistan has started off well by winning the warm up match today. The expectations are high as usual from the Cricket team, and the passion among fans is evident through various media reports. We hope...

Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah has said, “No nation can rise to the height of glory unless your women are side by side with you.” Yesterday in an op-ed published in a local paper Ambassador David Hale had written, “Pakistan’s greatest resource is surely its people. Since I arrived nearly four...

We would like to express our sincere condolences to the victims’ friends and families. It is hard to imagine their pain and agony at the moment. We hope that they find the strength to get through this difficult time. We also wish to see the injured make a full and speedy recovery. The terrorists...

It is sad to know that two locally employed staff with the United States Mission in Pakistan were senselessly murdered in an attack against a Government of Pakistan Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) convoy in Mohmand Agency while they travelled with them on a drug-eradication mission. Secretary of...

If you listen to the U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s opening remarks from the Pak-U.S. strategic dialogue, he clearly acknowledges Pakistan as a friend while highlighting Pakistan’s sacrifices and efforts in the region. He also highlights some of the challenges Pakistan continues to face in...

We appreciate the responses forum members have periodically shared with us when we ask of opinions and perspectives on defeating ISIL. One of the questions/comments we repeatedly receive asks us if the Coalition Forces target Daesh’s source of funds– in essence, the revenue they generate from...

The series of terrorist activities as of late in the Afghanistan and Pakistan region suggest that the terrorists remain focused on destabilizing the region. It was widely reported today that at least 13 people, including nine civilians, were killed in a suicide bombing claimed by Taliban...

U.S. Special Representative to Muslim communities, Shaarik Zafar, who is of Pakistani descent, was appointed in July 2014 to support Secretary of State John Kerry during his engagement with the Muslim communities across the globe. Recently, while talking to a group of Pakistani journalists in...

I commend the Pakistani security forces for their efforts in countering terrorism. Who knows how many lives were saved by stopping these terrorists. Pakistani security forces must be commended for their efforts, and I am hopeful that day is not far when peace will prevail throughout the country...

The Pakistani security forces in Operation Zarb-e-Azb and other operations, have degraded the ability of militants to plan and execute terrorist attacks to a great degree. During Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's visit to the White House, President Obama noted Pakistan’s positive efforts to counter...

Dear Markhoor, You must separate facts from fiction before making such allegations. We’ve lost thousands of brave soldiers in our efforts to restore peace in Afghanistan. Why would we want to risk all of our efforts and sacrifices by destabilizing the region as per your allegations? We have...

On February, 3rd President Obama visited theIslamic Society of Baltimore, a mosque where thousands of Muslim American families exercise their first amendment rights. His speech highlighted the principle of acceptance, tolerance, diversity and unity upon which our country is built and thrives...

Any possible disharmony among the terrorist groups should be seen in a positive light. The divide among these certain factions benefits our shared goal to negate the common threat of terrorism. At the same time, these terrorists group still remain a major threat in the Afghanistan and Pakistan...