The US has again pressed Pakistan to combat all militant outfits, including the Haqqani, network to ensure that they cannot operate from safe havens in the country.
“We continue to consult with Pakistan on regional security dynamics, and welcome the government of Pakistan’s commitment to combat all terrorists and ensure that militant
groups are not able to maintain safe havens in Pakistan,” a Defence Department spokesman told PTI.
“We continue to urge Pakistan to combat all militants, including the Haqqani Network,” the spokesman said, adding that this was the message that was conveyed to Pakistan during the Pentagon visit its Army Chief General Raheel Sharif.