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some senior members already claiming that we already have early version of HQ-9 for Kahota research laboratories defense @FuturePAF
Pak military leadership likely to be in US during PM visit
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What a great way to win over American populace(NOT)
In that case our weapon of choice should be:
Is KRL experimenting to open a portal to the upside down and bring forth the demagorgon???
In that case our weapon of choice should be:
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Don't be troll bro, i said some senior members claiming that here on PDF, not i am claiming @Ahmet Pasha
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Come on dude I just made a comment on a lighter note. Have u seen stranger things 3.0. Short but good like a quickie.
Don't be troll bro, i said some senior members claiming that here on PDF, not i am claiming @Ahmet Pasha
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they are claiming that they have inside information from Pakistan armed forces (direct & indirect links) @Ahmet Pasha
It's an old news but rumours nothing confirmed here say
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I have question Related to the visit in US. As High Officers are going to visit US along Imran Khan, I’m concerned about their safety, due to the political turmoil we have in our country : are they travelling in same plane altogether ?
I hope no. Because knowing the numbers of both of internal and external enemies, it will not be wise to move all our leaders in the same plane at same time.
I hope no. Because knowing the numbers of both of internal and external enemies, it will not be wise to move all our leaders in the same plane at same time.
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US general calls for maintaining military ties with Pakistan
Anwar IqbalUpdated July 12, 2019
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US Army Gen Mark Milley testifies before a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on his nomination to be chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Capitol Hill in Washington, US on July 11. — Reuters
WASHINGTON: The future US military chief said on Thursday that the United States needs to maintain strong military-to-military ties with Pakistan, based on the shared interests of the two countries.
Gen Mark Milley, President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Joint Chiefs of Staff, also warned at his nomination hearing that a premature withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan would be a strategic mistake.
“If confirmed as chairman, my objective will be to preserve the defence relationship between the United States and Pakistan even as we press Pakistan to take action on US requests,” Gen Milley told the Senate Armed Services Committee at a hearing in Washington.
“While we have suspended security assistance and paused major defence dialogues, we need to maintain strong military-to- military ties based on our shared interests,” he added.
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Read: White House confirms July 22 meeting between PM Imran, US President Trump
The statement, coming 10 days before Imran Khan’s first visit to Washington as prime minister, underlines a key element of the US-Pakistan relationship, the long, and once, close partnership between the two militaries.
It also highlights Pakistan’s support to the Afghan reconciliation process and hints at the role Islamabad played in persuading Taliban leaders to join talks with US in Doha. Pakistan is also believed to have cooperated with the United States in arranging an intra-Afghan dialogue, held in Doha earlier this week.
“I think pulling out prematurely would be a strategic mistake,” the general added while responding to a question about Afghanistan from one of the senators.
Gen Milley, currently the Army’s Chief of Staff, has served in Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia and Colombia and is likely to be confirmed without any opposition from either Republican or Democratic lawmakers.
In Afghanistan, he served as the Commanding General, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command and Deputy Commanding General, US Forces.
The Senate panel had sent him a set of written questions on sensitive issues, such as Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq. His responses underlined the need to maintain a defence relationship with Pakistan, the country’s importance as a key strategic partner, Islamabad’s role in bringing peace and stability to Afghanistan and the need for Pakistan’s cooperation in the fight against terrorism.
“If confirmed, what changes, if any, would you recommend to US relations with Pakistan, particularly in terms of military-to-military relations and International Military Education and Training?” the committee asked. Gen Milley pointed out that President Trump’s South Asia strategy recognised Pakistan as “a key partner in achieving US interests in South Asia, including developing a political settlement in Afghanistan; defeating Al Qaeda and ISIS-Khorasan; providing logistical access for US forces; and enhancing regional stability”.
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منگنی پر لوگوں کی تنقید، اقرا عزیز اور یاسر حسین کا ردعمل
سرفراز اور ولیمسن کی کپتانی میں کیا فرق ہے؟
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Human
about 5 hours ago
US coaxed to spoil their relations with Pakistan . Trump to undo the wrongdoing. Wait and watch.
Recommend 12
Guruji
about 3 hours ago
Bad cop becoming the good cop again to prolong the misery in Afghanistan. The US can bear the costs but can Pakistan?
Recommend 20
Prateik
about 3 hours ago
USA won't need Pakistan after troops withdrawal.
Recommend 15
SHAHID SATTAR
about 3 hours ago
It is time for Pakistan to call it a day and get out of the hell which the USA has created for itself and this country. No more instead of Do more should be our answer to them. They can continue to live in the hell created by them for themselves. We should be part of it any more.
Recommend 9
Azhar Khan
about 3 hours ago
No matter how you cut it, you will need Pakistan. That’s the reality.
Recommend 14
Coffee
about 3 hours ago
Our urge to always jump into some trouble and some conflict will bring more pain and suffering. Afghanistan policy since 1979 has been the biggest blunder of Pakistan leaders. We are trapped now and no easy way out.
Recommend 6
Issak
about 3 hours ago
Starting wars becomes testing ground for American weapons manufacturers .. stockpiling of arms is a costly exercise so is dismantling them,hence, by invading other weaker countries it's cheaper alternative to dispose them off ...not forgetting the huge price of lost human lives ...any collateral damage is follows re-construction by companies with close government ties..it's a formula that's been applied repeatedly and Afghanistan is no exception..but Pakistan also paid a high price..
Recommend 7
Ashfaq
about 3 hours ago
They know Pakistan is financially weaker and make it even more weaker. Easy to win. Nothing lose.
Recommend 2
j
about 3 hours ago
Pakistan would have been highly developed country if they have not participated in the Us led war in afghanistan. we were the fasting growing economy in Asia until that happened.
Recommend 9
Amir -Dallas
about 3 hours ago
Pakistan will be a useful ally for China, USA and Russia. Pakistan is liberal and friendly country and most of its population is progressive. Pakistan wants friendly relation with all her neighbours. We have just one goal and that is welfare of its people with forward looking thinking.
Recommend 6
Syed Raza
about 3 hours ago
we don't want any relation with USA.
Recommend 1
Zak
about 3 hours ago
@Prateik, Without Pakistan, the regional power, US South Asia strategy is lost.
Recommend 4
asim riaz
about 3 hours ago
Thanks and have great day!
Recommend 1
M. Mushtaq Ahmed
about 3 hours ago
@Shahid SATTAR , take it easy brother, life in isolation is not a good idea.
Recommend 6
Ahmed
about 3 hours ago
Engagement with US means never ending chaos , devastated economy, wars, secret operations, supporting corrupt leaders, threats, and "do more".
Recommend 3
Abuzar
about 3 hours ago
Worst thing that happen to Pakistan is USA friendship.
Recommend 4
Saqi
about 3 hours ago
For Indians to isolate Pakistan is easier said than done, not only because of US duplicity — and the China factor — but also because of the tyranny of geography. Indeed, if India-Afghanistan relations are so badly affected today, it’s also because of Pakistan’s airspace ban, which followed the Balakot strike: It now takes five hours to fly from Kabul to Delhi, instead of one-and-a-half
Recommend 5
SkyHawk
about 3 hours ago
Both the countries US and Pakistan always need each other.
Recommend 4
Smart Observer
about 3 hours ago
@Shahid SATTAR , Well said
Recommend 1
Smart Observer
about 3 hours ago
@abuzar, Well said
Recommend 0
Ash Man
about 3 hours ago
So if USA continues to stay in Afghanistan is it good or bad for Pakistan?
Recommend 1
Tajammal
about 3 hours ago
US is zero in Afghanistan without Pakistan and India is zero there without the US.
Recommend 7
Ahmed
about 2 hours ago
@j, which world are you living in mate, Pakistan's economy was strongest in the early 2000s and 80s , both with strong american assistance. America is still a trustworthy and time tested ally.
Recommend 0
Don
about 2 hours ago
@azhar khan, Looking at the state of your economy; You need them many, many more times than they need you. The last IMF loan wasn’t just granted based on your stellar economic history or your excellent international standing; US had to pull strings; rest assured, the trade off is not going to be pleasant, fair or just to Pakistan: But what are your options?
Recommend 5
desi dimag
about 2 hours ago
It is simple US will not suffer alone.
Recommend 2
AW
about 2 hours ago
Long live USA- Pakistan military relationship. Now we need to add another dimension with American companies investing in business ventures in Pakistan which shall benefit both countries given the already existing mutual tax treaty between them which nullifies double taxation
Recommend 0
Ehtifal
about 2 hours ago
Yea, it takes them 45 years to understand that they can't operate or mange in the region without Pakistani intelligence and military
Recommend 1
Anti-Corruption_Pakistani
about 2 hours ago
The importance of Pakistan in the region is now recognised by the US and without our help, the peace in Afghanistan is not possible. After over twenty years US and NATO forces have to leave without having peace in Afghanistan - the history tells us, no foreign forces have ever rulled Afghanistan including Russia, England and other empires.
Recommend 0
Chinpaksaddique
about 2 hours ago
Only if you listen to PMIK
Recommend 0
Nand
about 2 hours ago
@Syed Raza, STOP IK from going to the USA.
Recommend 2
WayToGo
about 2 hours ago
New game of throne!!!
Recommend 0
Sweets
about 2 hours ago
@j, No sir. You were even in those times living out on aid from US which went to your military budget. Later came Zia era, prime culprit of the societal degrade. You approached IMF multiple times because your military budget kept on increasing at cost of development. Even now you dont want to address real reason for all your problems- military and reason for that -K! Your relations with neighbors never improve till ur policies change.
Recommend 2
Ek Ankh Se Deko
about 2 hours ago
@saqi, as if they fly 100 planes every day, hope you are using your small brain.
Recommend 1
habibian
about 2 hours ago
Why not pull out premarurely. Afterall, they invaded prematurely. It would be a strategic mistake for Pakistan to renew ties with the US because of their preferencial treatment of India. Also,because of ite highly erratic policies and pro Israel stand on everything Pakistan will turn up to be the loser in any deal with US. Pakistan must look after iteelf and not sit in the lap of USA or any other superpower.
Recommend 0
Khan Wali
about 2 hours ago
@Prateik, US will not withdraw from Afghanistan at any cost, it will mean withdrawal from whole of the central Asia.
Recommend 1
Lord Ickenham
about 2 hours ago
Its very strange for a neutral observer to understand the Pakistani mindset on this issue. A few months back, everyone was blaming the US-Pakistan relationship for all the ills in Pakistan. There were people thanking Trump with phrases akin to good riddance etc. And now most commentators seem to be wanting to let USA know that they cannot function without Pakistan. Can someone explain this dichotomy please?
Recommend 2
Azhar Khan
about 2 hours ago
@Don, there is no free lunch in this world. Funds are facilitated because of benefits to be derived. After all those harsh rhetoric, why a change in the tone? It’s because of interests and benefits. At the end of the day Pakistan assistance is needed, that’s the reality.
Recommend 1
Syed Asif Ali
about an hour ago
Nothing wrong in friendship but national interest must come first. I hope Prime Minister Imran Khan not like our previous political leaders will keep his nation interest in the forefront of his discussion and media talk in USA.
Recommend 0
Saif Zulfiqar
about an hour ago
No military ties with Trump's USA. Wait till the new government is installed in America.
Recommend 0
jiwan
42 minutes ago
We should be careful.
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Anwar IqbalUpdated July 12, 2019
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US Army Gen Mark Milley testifies before a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on his nomination to be chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Capitol Hill in Washington, US on July 11. — Reuters
WASHINGTON: The future US military chief said on Thursday that the United States needs to maintain strong military-to-military ties with Pakistan, based on the shared interests of the two countries.
Gen Mark Milley, President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Joint Chiefs of Staff, also warned at his nomination hearing that a premature withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan would be a strategic mistake.
“If confirmed as chairman, my objective will be to preserve the defence relationship between the United States and Pakistan even as we press Pakistan to take action on US requests,” Gen Milley told the Senate Armed Services Committee at a hearing in Washington.
“While we have suspended security assistance and paused major defence dialogues, we need to maintain strong military-to- military ties based on our shared interests,” he added.
Article continues after ad
Read: White House confirms July 22 meeting between PM Imran, US President Trump
The statement, coming 10 days before Imran Khan’s first visit to Washington as prime minister, underlines a key element of the US-Pakistan relationship, the long, and once, close partnership between the two militaries.
It also highlights Pakistan’s support to the Afghan reconciliation process and hints at the role Islamabad played in persuading Taliban leaders to join talks with US in Doha. Pakistan is also believed to have cooperated with the United States in arranging an intra-Afghan dialogue, held in Doha earlier this week.
“I think pulling out prematurely would be a strategic mistake,” the general added while responding to a question about Afghanistan from one of the senators.
Gen Milley, currently the Army’s Chief of Staff, has served in Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia and Colombia and is likely to be confirmed without any opposition from either Republican or Democratic lawmakers.
In Afghanistan, he served as the Commanding General, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command and Deputy Commanding General, US Forces.
The Senate panel had sent him a set of written questions on sensitive issues, such as Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq. His responses underlined the need to maintain a defence relationship with Pakistan, the country’s importance as a key strategic partner, Islamabad’s role in bringing peace and stability to Afghanistan and the need for Pakistan’s cooperation in the fight against terrorism.
“If confirmed, what changes, if any, would you recommend to US relations with Pakistan, particularly in terms of military-to-military relations and International Military Education and Training?” the committee asked. Gen Milley pointed out that President Trump’s South Asia strategy recognised Pakistan as “a key partner in achieving US interests in South Asia, including developing a political settlement in Afghanistan; defeating Al Qaeda and ISIS-Khorasan; providing logistical access for US forces; and enhancing regional stability”.
Published in Dawn, July 12th, 2019
Pak US Ties , Taliban Talks
Pakistan
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Advertisement
Read more
PM’s US visit will give new impetus to ties, says FO
White House confirms July 22 meeting between PM Imran, US President Trump
Meeting POTUS
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منگنی پر لوگوں کی تنقید، اقرا عزیز اور یاسر حسین کا ردعمل
سرفراز اور ولیمسن کی کپتانی میں کیا فرق ہے؟
سیمی فائنل میں شکست پر آئی سی سی کی بھارت کے ساتھ ٹرولنگ
Comments (40)
1000 characters
COMMENT MODERATION POLICY
Human
about 5 hours ago
US coaxed to spoil their relations with Pakistan . Trump to undo the wrongdoing. Wait and watch.
Recommend 12
Guruji
about 3 hours ago
Bad cop becoming the good cop again to prolong the misery in Afghanistan. The US can bear the costs but can Pakistan?
Recommend 20
Prateik
about 3 hours ago
USA won't need Pakistan after troops withdrawal.
Recommend 15
SHAHID SATTAR
about 3 hours ago
It is time for Pakistan to call it a day and get out of the hell which the USA has created for itself and this country. No more instead of Do more should be our answer to them. They can continue to live in the hell created by them for themselves. We should be part of it any more.
Recommend 9
Azhar Khan
about 3 hours ago
No matter how you cut it, you will need Pakistan. That’s the reality.
Recommend 14
Coffee
about 3 hours ago
Our urge to always jump into some trouble and some conflict will bring more pain and suffering. Afghanistan policy since 1979 has been the biggest blunder of Pakistan leaders. We are trapped now and no easy way out.
Recommend 6
Issak
about 3 hours ago
Starting wars becomes testing ground for American weapons manufacturers .. stockpiling of arms is a costly exercise so is dismantling them,hence, by invading other weaker countries it's cheaper alternative to dispose them off ...not forgetting the huge price of lost human lives ...any collateral damage is follows re-construction by companies with close government ties..it's a formula that's been applied repeatedly and Afghanistan is no exception..but Pakistan also paid a high price..
Recommend 7
Ashfaq
about 3 hours ago
They know Pakistan is financially weaker and make it even more weaker. Easy to win. Nothing lose.
Recommend 2
j
about 3 hours ago
Pakistan would have been highly developed country if they have not participated in the Us led war in afghanistan. we were the fasting growing economy in Asia until that happened.
Recommend 9
Amir -Dallas
about 3 hours ago
Pakistan will be a useful ally for China, USA and Russia. Pakistan is liberal and friendly country and most of its population is progressive. Pakistan wants friendly relation with all her neighbours. We have just one goal and that is welfare of its people with forward looking thinking.
Recommend 6
Syed Raza
about 3 hours ago
we don't want any relation with USA.
Recommend 1
Zak
about 3 hours ago
@Prateik, Without Pakistan, the regional power, US South Asia strategy is lost.
Recommend 4
asim riaz
about 3 hours ago
Thanks and have great day!
Recommend 1
M. Mushtaq Ahmed
about 3 hours ago
@Shahid SATTAR , take it easy brother, life in isolation is not a good idea.
Recommend 6
Ahmed
about 3 hours ago
Engagement with US means never ending chaos , devastated economy, wars, secret operations, supporting corrupt leaders, threats, and "do more".
Recommend 3
Abuzar
about 3 hours ago
Worst thing that happen to Pakistan is USA friendship.
Recommend 4
Saqi
about 3 hours ago
For Indians to isolate Pakistan is easier said than done, not only because of US duplicity — and the China factor — but also because of the tyranny of geography. Indeed, if India-Afghanistan relations are so badly affected today, it’s also because of Pakistan’s airspace ban, which followed the Balakot strike: It now takes five hours to fly from Kabul to Delhi, instead of one-and-a-half
Recommend 5
SkyHawk
about 3 hours ago
Both the countries US and Pakistan always need each other.
Recommend 4
Smart Observer
about 3 hours ago
@Shahid SATTAR , Well said
Recommend 1
Smart Observer
about 3 hours ago
@abuzar, Well said
Recommend 0
Ash Man
about 3 hours ago
So if USA continues to stay in Afghanistan is it good or bad for Pakistan?
Recommend 1
Tajammal
about 3 hours ago
US is zero in Afghanistan without Pakistan and India is zero there without the US.
Recommend 7
Ahmed
about 2 hours ago
@j, which world are you living in mate, Pakistan's economy was strongest in the early 2000s and 80s , both with strong american assistance. America is still a trustworthy and time tested ally.
Recommend 0
Don
about 2 hours ago
@azhar khan, Looking at the state of your economy; You need them many, many more times than they need you. The last IMF loan wasn’t just granted based on your stellar economic history or your excellent international standing; US had to pull strings; rest assured, the trade off is not going to be pleasant, fair or just to Pakistan: But what are your options?
Recommend 5
desi dimag
about 2 hours ago
It is simple US will not suffer alone.
Recommend 2
AW
about 2 hours ago
Long live USA- Pakistan military relationship. Now we need to add another dimension with American companies investing in business ventures in Pakistan which shall benefit both countries given the already existing mutual tax treaty between them which nullifies double taxation
Recommend 0
Ehtifal
about 2 hours ago
Yea, it takes them 45 years to understand that they can't operate or mange in the region without Pakistani intelligence and military
Recommend 1
Anti-Corruption_Pakistani
about 2 hours ago
The importance of Pakistan in the region is now recognised by the US and without our help, the peace in Afghanistan is not possible. After over twenty years US and NATO forces have to leave without having peace in Afghanistan - the history tells us, no foreign forces have ever rulled Afghanistan including Russia, England and other empires.
Recommend 0
Chinpaksaddique
about 2 hours ago
Only if you listen to PMIK
Recommend 0
Nand
about 2 hours ago
@Syed Raza, STOP IK from going to the USA.
Recommend 2
WayToGo
about 2 hours ago
New game of throne!!!
Recommend 0
Sweets
about 2 hours ago
@j, No sir. You were even in those times living out on aid from US which went to your military budget. Later came Zia era, prime culprit of the societal degrade. You approached IMF multiple times because your military budget kept on increasing at cost of development. Even now you dont want to address real reason for all your problems- military and reason for that -K! Your relations with neighbors never improve till ur policies change.
Recommend 2
Ek Ankh Se Deko
about 2 hours ago
@saqi, as if they fly 100 planes every day, hope you are using your small brain.
Recommend 1
habibian
about 2 hours ago
Why not pull out premarurely. Afterall, they invaded prematurely. It would be a strategic mistake for Pakistan to renew ties with the US because of their preferencial treatment of India. Also,because of ite highly erratic policies and pro Israel stand on everything Pakistan will turn up to be the loser in any deal with US. Pakistan must look after iteelf and not sit in the lap of USA or any other superpower.
Recommend 0
Khan Wali
about 2 hours ago
@Prateik, US will not withdraw from Afghanistan at any cost, it will mean withdrawal from whole of the central Asia.
Recommend 1
Lord Ickenham
about 2 hours ago
Its very strange for a neutral observer to understand the Pakistani mindset on this issue. A few months back, everyone was blaming the US-Pakistan relationship for all the ills in Pakistan. There were people thanking Trump with phrases akin to good riddance etc. And now most commentators seem to be wanting to let USA know that they cannot function without Pakistan. Can someone explain this dichotomy please?
Recommend 2
Azhar Khan
about 2 hours ago
@Don, there is no free lunch in this world. Funds are facilitated because of benefits to be derived. After all those harsh rhetoric, why a change in the tone? It’s because of interests and benefits. At the end of the day Pakistan assistance is needed, that’s the reality.
Recommend 1
Syed Asif Ali
about an hour ago
Nothing wrong in friendship but national interest must come first. I hope Prime Minister Imran Khan not like our previous political leaders will keep his nation interest in the forefront of his discussion and media talk in USA.
Recommend 0
Saif Zulfiqar
about an hour ago
No military ties with Trump's USA. Wait till the new government is installed in America.
Recommend 0
jiwan
42 minutes ago
We should be careful.
Recommend 0
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noonies are a pathetic lot who do not know when to stop or that their Panama Shrief isnt above Pakistan. Dont dance on Indian tunes.
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US general calls for maintaining military ties with Pakistan
July 12, 2019
US Army Gen Mark Milley testifies before a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on his nomination to be chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Capitol Hill in Washington, US on July 11. — Reuters
WASHINGTON: The future US military chief said on Thursday that the United States needs to maintain strong military-to-military ties with Pakistan, based on the shared interests of the two countries.
Gen Mark Milley, President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Joint Chiefs of Staff, also warned at his nomination hearing that a premature withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan would be a strategic mistake.
“If confirmed as chairman, my objective will be to preserve the defence relationship between the United States and Pakistan even as we press Pakistan to take action on US requests,” Gen Milley told the Senate Armed Services Committee at a hearing in Washington.
“While we have suspended security assistance and paused major defence dialogues, we need to maintain strong military-to- military ties based on our shared interests,” he added.
The statement, coming 10 days before Imran Khan’s first visit to Washington as prime minister, underlines a key element of the US-Pakistan relationship, the long, and once, close partnership between the two militaries.
It also highlights Pakistan’s support to the Afghan reconciliation process and hints at the role Islamabad played in persuading Taliban leaders to join talks with US in Doha. Pakistan is also believed to have cooperated with the United States in arranging an intra-Afghan dialogue, held in Doha earlier this week.
“I think pulling out prematurely would be a strategic mistake,” the general added while responding to a question about Afghanistan from one of the senators.
Gen Milley, currently the Army’s Chief of Staff, has served in Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia and Colombia and is likely to be confirmed without any opposition from either Republican or Democratic lawmakers.
In Afghanistan, he served as the Commanding General, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command and Deputy Commanding General, US Forces.
The Senate panel had sent him a set of written questions on sensitive issues, such as Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq. His responses underlined the need to maintain a defence relationship with Pakistan, the country’s importance as a key strategic partner, Islamabad’s role in bringing peace and stability to Afghanistan and the need for Pakistan’s cooperation in the fight against terrorism.
“If confirmed, what changes, if any, would you recommend to US relations with Pakistan, particularly in terms of military-to-military relations and International Military Education and Training?” the committee asked. Gen Milley pointed out that President Trump’s South Asia strategy recognised Pakistan as “a key partner in achieving US interests in South Asia, including developing a political settlement in Afghanistan; defeating Al Qaeda and ISIS-Khorasan; providing logistical access for US forces; and enhancing regional stability”.
July 12, 2019
US Army Gen Mark Milley testifies before a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on his nomination to be chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Capitol Hill in Washington, US on July 11. — Reuters
WASHINGTON: The future US military chief said on Thursday that the United States needs to maintain strong military-to-military ties with Pakistan, based on the shared interests of the two countries.
Gen Mark Milley, President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Joint Chiefs of Staff, also warned at his nomination hearing that a premature withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan would be a strategic mistake.
“If confirmed as chairman, my objective will be to preserve the defence relationship between the United States and Pakistan even as we press Pakistan to take action on US requests,” Gen Milley told the Senate Armed Services Committee at a hearing in Washington.
“While we have suspended security assistance and paused major defence dialogues, we need to maintain strong military-to- military ties based on our shared interests,” he added.
The statement, coming 10 days before Imran Khan’s first visit to Washington as prime minister, underlines a key element of the US-Pakistan relationship, the long, and once, close partnership between the two militaries.
It also highlights Pakistan’s support to the Afghan reconciliation process and hints at the role Islamabad played in persuading Taliban leaders to join talks with US in Doha. Pakistan is also believed to have cooperated with the United States in arranging an intra-Afghan dialogue, held in Doha earlier this week.
“I think pulling out prematurely would be a strategic mistake,” the general added while responding to a question about Afghanistan from one of the senators.
Gen Milley, currently the Army’s Chief of Staff, has served in Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia and Colombia and is likely to be confirmed without any opposition from either Republican or Democratic lawmakers.
In Afghanistan, he served as the Commanding General, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command and Deputy Commanding General, US Forces.
The Senate panel had sent him a set of written questions on sensitive issues, such as Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq. His responses underlined the need to maintain a defence relationship with Pakistan, the country’s importance as a key strategic partner, Islamabad’s role in bringing peace and stability to Afghanistan and the need for Pakistan’s cooperation in the fight against terrorism.
“If confirmed, what changes, if any, would you recommend to US relations with Pakistan, particularly in terms of military-to-military relations and International Military Education and Training?” the committee asked. Gen Milley pointed out that President Trump’s South Asia strategy recognised Pakistan as “a key partner in achieving US interests in South Asia, including developing a political settlement in Afghanistan; defeating Al Qaeda and ISIS-Khorasan; providing logistical access for US forces; and enhancing regional stability”.
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No thread in this....US general calls for maintaining military ties with Pakistan
July 12, 2019
US Army Gen Mark Milley testifies before a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on his nomination to be chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Capitol Hill in Washington, US on July 11. — Reuters
WASHINGTON: The future US military chief said on Thursday that the United States needs to maintain strong military-to-military ties with Pakistan, based on the shared interests of the two countries.
Gen Mark Milley, President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Joint Chiefs of Staff, also warned at his nomination hearing that a premature withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan would be a strategic mistake.
“If confirmed as chairman, my objective will be to preserve the defence relationship between the United States and Pakistan even as we press Pakistan to take action on US requests,” Gen Milley told the Senate Armed Services Committee at a hearing in Washington.
“While we have suspended security assistance and paused major defence dialogues, we need to maintain strong military-to- military ties based on our shared interests,” he added.
The statement, coming 10 days before Imran Khan’s first visit to Washington as prime minister, underlines a key element of the US-Pakistan relationship, the long, and once, close partnership between the two militaries.
It also highlights Pakistan’s support to the Afghan reconciliation process and hints at the role Islamabad played in persuading Taliban leaders to join talks with US in Doha. Pakistan is also believed to have cooperated with the United States in arranging an intra-Afghan dialogue, held in Doha earlier this week.
“I think pulling out prematurely would be a strategic mistake,” the general added while responding to a question about Afghanistan from one of the senators.
Gen Milley, currently the Army’s Chief of Staff, has served in Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia and Colombia and is likely to be confirmed without any opposition from either Republican or Democratic lawmakers.
In Afghanistan, he served as the Commanding General, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command and Deputy Commanding General, US Forces.
The Senate panel had sent him a set of written questions on sensitive issues, such as Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq. His responses underlined the need to maintain a defence relationship with Pakistan, the country’s importance as a key strategic partner, Islamabad’s role in bringing peace and stability to Afghanistan and the need for Pakistan’s cooperation in the fight against terrorism.
“If confirmed, what changes, if any, would you recommend to US relations with Pakistan, particularly in terms of military-to-military relations and International Military Education and Training?” the committee asked. Gen Milley pointed out that President Trump’s South Asia strategy recognised Pakistan as “a key partner in achieving US interests in South Asia, including developing a political settlement in Afghanistan; defeating Al Qaeda and ISIS-Khorasan; providing logistical access for US forces; and enhancing regional stability”.
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July 12, 2019
US Army Gen Mark Milley testifies before a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on his nomination to be chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Capitol Hill in Washington, US on July 11. — Reuters
WASHINGTON: The future US military chief said on Thursday that the United States needs to maintain strong military-to-military ties with Pakistan, based on the shared interests of the two countries.
Gen Mark Milley, President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Joint Chiefs of Staff, also warned at his nomination hearing that a premature withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan would be a strategic mistake.
“If confirmed as chairman, my objective will be to preserve the defence relationship between the United States and Pakistan even as we press Pakistan to take action on US requests,” Gen Milley told the Senate Armed Services Committee at a hearing in Washington.
“While we have suspended security assistance and paused major defence dialogues, we need to maintain strong military-to- military ties based on our shared interests,” he added.
The statement, coming 10 days before Imran Khan’s first visit to Washington as prime minister, underlines a key element of the US-Pakistan relationship, the long, and once, close partnership between the two militaries.
It also highlights Pakistan’s support to the Afghan reconciliation process and hints at the role Islamabad played in persuading Taliban leaders to join talks with US in Doha. Pakistan is also believed to have cooperated with the United States in arranging an intra-Afghan dialogue, held in Doha earlier this week.
“I think pulling out prematurely would be a strategic mistake,” the general added while responding to a question about Afghanistan from one of the senators.
Gen Milley, currently the Army’s Chief of Staff, has served in Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia and Colombia and is likely to be confirmed without any opposition from either Republican or Democratic lawmakers.
In Afghanistan, he served as the Commanding General, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command and Deputy Commanding General, US Forces.
The Senate panel had sent him a set of written questions on sensitive issues, such as Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq. His responses underlined the need to maintain a defence relationship with Pakistan, the country’s importance as a key strategic partner, Islamabad’s role in bringing peace and stability to Afghanistan and the need for Pakistan’s cooperation in the fight against terrorism.
“If confirmed, what changes, if any, would you recommend to US relations with Pakistan, particularly in terms of military-to-military relations and International Military Education and Training?” the committee asked. Gen Milley pointed out that President Trump’s South Asia strategy recognised Pakistan as “a key partner in achieving US interests in South Asia, including developing a political settlement in Afghanistan; defeating Al Qaeda and ISIS-Khorasan; providing logistical access for US forces; and enhancing regional stability”.
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Some are saying 2 squadrons of f16 and thaad system or what not goodies that I can't even name properly are coming.
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Normlization of relation is what is expected .
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