21 August 2017

News Story: Pakistani PM meets U.S. Central Command chief on security issues

ISLAMABAD, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Saturday expressed concern about the presence of Daesh in Afghanistan during a meeting with visiting U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander General Joseph L. Votel.

The CENTCOM commander is on a two-day visit to Pakistan. The prime minister said the presence of Daesh could threaten all its neighbours, according to the PM office.

The high level U.S. military delegation is visiting Pakistan at a time when the Trump administration is in the process of finalizing strategy for Afghanistan and the region. The policy was scheduled to be unveiled on Friday, but was postponed.

The prime minister underscored that Pakistan had an important stake in peace and stability in Afghanistan as Pakistan has suffered the most due to conflict in that country, a statement from the PM's office said.

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Story Quote: "The prime minister underscored that Pakistan had an important stake in peace and stability in Afghanistan as Pakistan has suffered the most due to conflict in that country, a statement from the PM's office said." 

Story Quote: ""Pakistan has undertaken operations against terrorists of all hue and colour," Bajwa said"

PacificSentinel: Yawn! They can keep saying that "Pakistan has suffered the most" but you have to remember that THEY created the situation in the first place, so no sympathy is deserved, and so long as they continue to let the Taliban use their territory to attack Afghanistan, none will be given. It's just a pity the Civilians have to pay for the Government & Militaries stupid decisions.