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US greatly values Pakistans insight on Afghanistan: Pentagon
* American official says Washington and Islamabad have a common enemy and goal
WASHINGTON: The Pentagon has described Pakistan as a really important country for the US, saying Washington very much values the key South Asian partners insight on Afghanistan and the region.
I think Pakistan is a really important country for the US. We are trying very hard to build a strategic partnership with Pakistan, Michele Flournoy, undersecretary of Defence for Policy, said in an interview. She underscored Pakistans vital significance both in terms of immediate goals in the Afghan border region and long-term South Asian security perspective.
In the immediate term, because they are a critical partner in the war against al Qaeda and its allies but also because South Asia is such a critical region. Its very important to build up the conditions for stability in that region and for great reduction of tensions in the region. Pakistan has got to be a critical partner in that equation, she said on the PBS channel.
Separately, a senior American military official said the US is trying to do everything it can to assist Pakistanis in their battle against terrorism. We also value Pakistans strategic insight when it comes to Afghanistan and the region and continue to consult their leaders closely, as exemplified by numerous visits by senior US officials to Pakistan. Islamabad, as you know, is a key ally and we face a common enemy and a common goal: a stable and secure Pakistan and the region, the military official told reporters at a Pentagon briefing.
Answering questions about Pakistans stepped up campaigns against terrorists, particularly the arrest of Afghan Taliban leaders, the military official disagreed with suggestions that through these actions Islamabad was perhaps seeking an influence on the future course of Afghanistan.
I really do believe it was a sense they realised that they had this insurgency problem inside their country and they had to do something about it because it was coming after their government and their way of life to unseat what they did. And I think it spurred them on to taking action.
The official praised Pakistans efforts to combat terrorism, particularly in the context of recent operations in South Waziristan. As you know, the accomplishments of the Pakistan security forces have been quite impressive. To see the gains that they have made in this short time is a real testament to the resolve, the fighting spirit and the leadership of Pakistans armed forces. The official also paid tribute to the sacrifices the Pakistani nation is offering in the ongoing struggle.
Many people dont realize the sacrifices the Pakistan people, the government, military and security forces have made in this war. An estimated 5,000 security force members, innocent civilians have been killed since 2001. app
Daily Times - Leading News Resource of Pakistan
* American official says Washington and Islamabad have a common enemy and goal
WASHINGTON: The Pentagon has described Pakistan as a really important country for the US, saying Washington very much values the key South Asian partners insight on Afghanistan and the region.
I think Pakistan is a really important country for the US. We are trying very hard to build a strategic partnership with Pakistan, Michele Flournoy, undersecretary of Defence for Policy, said in an interview. She underscored Pakistans vital significance both in terms of immediate goals in the Afghan border region and long-term South Asian security perspective.
In the immediate term, because they are a critical partner in the war against al Qaeda and its allies but also because South Asia is such a critical region. Its very important to build up the conditions for stability in that region and for great reduction of tensions in the region. Pakistan has got to be a critical partner in that equation, she said on the PBS channel.
Separately, a senior American military official said the US is trying to do everything it can to assist Pakistanis in their battle against terrorism. We also value Pakistans strategic insight when it comes to Afghanistan and the region and continue to consult their leaders closely, as exemplified by numerous visits by senior US officials to Pakistan. Islamabad, as you know, is a key ally and we face a common enemy and a common goal: a stable and secure Pakistan and the region, the military official told reporters at a Pentagon briefing.
Answering questions about Pakistans stepped up campaigns against terrorists, particularly the arrest of Afghan Taliban leaders, the military official disagreed with suggestions that through these actions Islamabad was perhaps seeking an influence on the future course of Afghanistan.
I really do believe it was a sense they realised that they had this insurgency problem inside their country and they had to do something about it because it was coming after their government and their way of life to unseat what they did. And I think it spurred them on to taking action.
The official praised Pakistans efforts to combat terrorism, particularly in the context of recent operations in South Waziristan. As you know, the accomplishments of the Pakistan security forces have been quite impressive. To see the gains that they have made in this short time is a real testament to the resolve, the fighting spirit and the leadership of Pakistans armed forces. The official also paid tribute to the sacrifices the Pakistani nation is offering in the ongoing struggle.
Many people dont realize the sacrifices the Pakistan people, the government, military and security forces have made in this war. An estimated 5,000 security force members, innocent civilians have been killed since 2001. app
Daily Times - Leading News Resource of Pakistan
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but on other hand thousands of our soldiers died. 
