Pakistan failed to counter terrorists: US legislators...

[Zain Malik]

WASHINGTON: A handful of US lawmakers have sought additional measures against Pakistan alleging that the country has failed to take action against terrorist groups.

“Patience is growing very thin,” Congressman Matt Salmon, Chairman of the Asia and Pacific Subcommittee of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said here on Wednesday.The committee members suggested that cutting down financial aid will not be enough and strict sanctions should be imposed on Pakistan.

“Those who suggest giving aid to Pakistan need to give justification for using the tax payers’ money,” Congressman Brad Sherman, ranking member of the subcommittee, said.Ranking member of the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Non-Proliferation and Trade, Congressman William Keating, alleged that Pakistan used terrorism as a tool for its strategic needs and there was no reason to believe that it would change its policies.

Two of the top al-Qaeda leaders have been killed in Pakistan, Keating said, adding that the arms supply to Pakistan would be used against India.The subcommittee held a hearing on the Pakistan-US relations and had invited former diplomats and experts.

“Pakistan now is a state sponsor of terrorism. There is no question that it supports the Haqqani Network, which we regard as a terrorist network,” said Zalmay Khalilzad, a former top American diplomat of the Bush Administration, during the hearing.

“It is also clear that it provides sanctuary and support to the Taliban,” he said while asking the administration to change its policy towards Pakistan.“We also need to suspend all military and non-education assistance,” he said in his testimony during the hearing titled ‘Pakistan: Friend or Foe in the Fight Against Terrorism?’

Other panelists Bill Rogio, a magazine editor, and Tricia Bacon, Assistant Professor, American University, criticised some Pakistani institutions.When contacted, the Pakistan Embassy in Washington gave the following version:

“Pakistan and the United States are long time partners and allies in their shared goal of defeating terrorism.“Positive CT (counterterrorism) cooperation between the two countries has been widely acknowledged by the leadership of the two countries. In the October 2015 Joint Statement of President Obama and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, President Obama affirmed Pakistan’s role as a key counterterrorism partner and recognised the sacrifices that Pakistani civilians, military, and law enforcement personnel have made over the years as they confront terrorism and militant groups. Both leaders also renewed their common resolve to promote peace and stability throughout the region and to counter all forms of extremism and terrorism.

“Chairman Armed Services Committee, Senator John McCain, after a recent visit to Pakistan and seeing firsthand the results of military operations in North Waziristan, said ‘he was impressed by the progress on ground’.

“We need not remind the skeptics that no country has suffered more from terrorism than Pakistan. Pakistan’s resolve to fight back the menace of terrorism is, therefore, second to none. The extraordinary success of operation Zarb-e-Azb is a testimony to Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to eliminate terrorism from the Pakistani soil.”

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[WaLeEdK2]

LOL what has the US done? Terrorism in Pakistan has reduced. While in the ME it's only increased. What a load of shit.

 

[maximuswarrior]

Sour grapes. Waiting for the Americans to follow through with the sanctions. Not cheap talk, but concrete action.

 

[Qutb-ud-din Aybak]

WASHINGTON: A handful of US lawmakers have sought additional measures against Pakistan alleging that the country has failed to take action against terrorist groups.

“Patience is growing very thin,” Congressman Matt Salmon, Chairman of the Asia and Pacific Subcommittee of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said here on Wednesday.The committee members suggested that cutting down financial aid will not be enough and strict sanctions should be imposed on Pakistan.

“Those who suggest giving aid to Pakistan need to give justification for using the tax payers’ money,” Congressman Brad Sherman, ranking member of the subcommittee, said.Ranking member of the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Non-Proliferation and Trade, Congressman William Keating, alleged that Pakistan used terrorism as a tool for its strategic needs and there was no reason to believe that it would change its policies.

Two of the top al-Qaeda leaders have been killed in Pakistan, Keating said, adding that the arms supply to Pakistan would be used against India.The subcommittee held a hearing on the Pakistan-US relations and had invited former diplomats and experts.

“Pakistan now is a state sponsor of terrorism. There is no question that it supports the Haqqani Network, which we regard as a terrorist network,” said Zalmay Khalilzad, a former top American diplomat of the Bush Administration, during the hearing.

“It is also clear that it provides sanctuary and support to the Taliban,” he said while asking the administration to change its policy towards Pakistan.“We also need to suspend all military and non-education assistance,” he said in his testimony during the hearing titled ‘Pakistan: Friend or Foe in the Fight Against Terrorism?’

Other panelists Bill Rogio, a magazine editor, and Tricia Bacon, Assistant Professor, American University, criticised some Pakistani institutions.When contacted, the Pakistan Embassy in Washington gave the following version:

“Pakistan and the United States are long time partners and allies in their shared goal of defeating terrorism.“Positive CT (counterterrorism) cooperation between the two countries has been widely acknowledged by the leadership of the two countries. In the October 2015 Joint Statement of President Obama and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, President Obama affirmed Pakistan’s role as a key counterterrorism partner and recognised the sacrifices that Pakistani civilians, military, and law enforcement personnel have made over the years as they confront terrorism and militant groups. Both leaders also renewed their common resolve to promote peace and stability throughout the region and to counter all forms of extremism and terrorism.

“Chairman Armed Services Committee, Senator John McCain, after a recent visit to Pakistan and seeing firsthand the results of military operations in North Waziristan, said ‘he was impressed by the progress on ground’.

“We need not remind the skeptics that no country has suffered more from terrorism than Pakistan. Pakistan’s resolve to fight back the menace of terrorism is, therefore, second to none. The extraordinary success of operation Zarb-e-Azb is a testimony to Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to eliminate terrorism from the Pakistani soil.”

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wusa killed millions in vietnam,iraq, syria, and they call other groups whow just killed few thousands a terrorists while most of them were and are freedom fighters known as armed resistance before 911.

 

[Pandora]

First we need to counter worlds biggest terorists USA then we can move on to its babies which are ISIS, TTP and Alqaeda.

 

[That Guy]

Sour grapes. Waiting for the Americans to follow through with the sanctions. Not cheap talk, but concrete action.

Thankfully, this was a minority of idiotic politicians and journalists that decided to open this farce of a panel. They didn't even have the guts to invite dissenting opinions.

The majority of lawmakers may not like Pakistan, but they recognize the necessity of working with it.

Poe and that other idiot, both of whom were behind this little meeting, are known for backing the disintegration of Pakistan, and independence of Baluchistan and Sindh.

 

[maximuswarrior]

Thankfully, this was a minority of idiotic politicians and journalists that decided to open this farce of a panel. They didn't even have the guts to invite dissenting opinions.

The majority of lawmakers may not like Pakistan, but they recognize the necessity of working with it.

Poe and that other idiot, both of whom were behind this little meeting, are known for backing the disintegration of Pakistan, and independence of Baluchistan and Sindh.

It's always Rohrabacher and Poe. Google them up. They have a very unhealthy anti-Pakistan obsession. They are always trying to unite other Americans against Pakistan, but no one takes them seriously apart from the other few anti-Pak elements here and there.

 

[That Guy]

It's always Rohrabacher and Poe. Google them up. They have a very unhealthy anti-Pakistan obsession. They are always trying to unite other Americans against Pakistan, but no one takes them seriously apart from the other few anti-Pak elements here and there.

I already know about them, I tend to forget their names. Every time I read about them, I feel like I'm actively using brain cells, reading the stupidity that they say.

 

[Talwar e Pakistan]

A handful of US lawmakers

these attention-grabbing titles are making me insane

 

[dilpakistani]

Terrorism falls down to 15% in Pakistan... Terrorists activities are still high in Iraq and Afghanistan...so mathematically i am not sure who is more successful in dealing with terrorists... USA or Pakistan... bloody Mfos...

 

[Path-Finder]

Iraq, Libya, Syria? What a load of horse $hit. They cant even tackle taliban in afghanistan either and here they are telling us we failed.

 

[neem456]

LOL what has the US done? Terrorism in Pakistan has reduced. While in the ME it's only increased. What a load of shit.

You talk as if ME is just another state of USA.
If that part of the world is fucked up what has US got to do wit hit ?
Middle east, pakistan, and other islamic nations should introspect within why are they like this instead of blaming USA.

 

[IceCold]

How many threads do we need on the same fucking topic. Guys please move on. Some Americans are having masturbation on Indian money, let them have it. We on the other hand need to get our act straight and that also means getting tougher with the US. Start embarrassing the US openly.

 

[slapshot]

If that part of the world is fucked up what has US got to do wit hit ?

How old are you? Are you a preschooler ?

 

[Delnavaz B]

WASHINGTON: A handful of US lawmakers have sought additional measures against Pakistan alleging that the country has failed to take action against terrorist groups.

“Patience is growing very thin,” Congressman Matt Salmon, Chairman of the Asia and Pacific Subcommittee of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said here on Wednesday.The committee members suggested that cutting down financial aid will not be enough and strict sanctions should be imposed on Pakistan.

“Those who suggest giving aid to Pakistan need to give justification for using the tax payers’ money,” Congressman Brad Sherman, ranking member of the subcommittee, said.Ranking member of the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Non-Proliferation and Trade, Congressman William Keating, alleged that Pakistan used terrorism as a tool for its strategic needs and there was no reason to believe that it would change its policies.

Two of the top al-Qaeda leaders have been killed in Pakistan, Keating said, adding that the arms supply to Pakistan would be used against India.The subcommittee held a hearing on the Pakistan-US relations and had invited former diplomats and experts.

“Pakistan now is a state sponsor of terrorism. There is no question that it supports the Haqqani Network, which we regard as a terrorist network,” said Zalmay Khalilzad, a former top American diplomat of the Bush Administration, during the hearing.

“It is also clear that it provides sanctuary and support to the Taliban,” he said while asking the administration to change its policy towards Pakistan.“We also need to suspend all military and non-education assistance,” he said in his testimony during the hearing titled ‘Pakistan: Friend or Foe in the Fight Against Terrorism?’

Other panelists Bill Rogio, a magazine editor, and Tricia Bacon, Assistant Professor, American University, criticised some Pakistani institutions.When contacted, the Pakistan Embassy in Washington gave the following version:

“Pakistan and the United States are long time partners and allies in their shared goal of defeating terrorism.“Positive CT (counterterrorism) cooperation between the two countries has been widely acknowledged by the leadership of the two countries. In the October 2015 Joint Statement of President Obama and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, President Obama affirmed Pakistan’s role as a key counterterrorism partner and recognised the sacrifices that Pakistani civilians, military, and law enforcement personnel have made over the years as they confront terrorism and militant groups. Both leaders also renewed their common resolve to promote peace and stability throughout the region and to counter all forms of extremism and terrorism.

“Chairman Armed Services Committee, Senator John McCain, after a recent visit to Pakistan and seeing firsthand the results of military operations in North Waziristan, said ‘he was impressed by the progress on ground’.

“We need not remind the skeptics that no country has suffered more from terrorism than Pakistan. Pakistan’s resolve to fight back the menace of terrorism is, therefore, second to none. The extraordinary success of operation Zarb-e-Azb is a testimony to Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to eliminate terrorism from the Pakistani soil.”

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On what basis stupid declare Pakistani failure Did they succeed in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria and in Libya height of hypocrisy and idiocy.