If Pakistan cannot leverage its influence to stop militants of the Haqqani network from crossing into Afghanistan, it should “take decisive action” against the dreaded terror group which is the greatest threat to US forces in the war-torn nation, two top generals said.
“We need Pakistan to take decisive action against the Haqqani Network (HQN). The Pakistanis are uniquely positioned to counter the HQN, which remains the greatest threat to our forces and to stability in Afghanistan long-term,” Commander of US Central Command General lloyd J Austin told members of the Senate Armed Service Committee at a Congressional hearing.