On Thursday, the White House in a statement said the U.S. President Donald Trump is not satisfied with the progress made by Pakistan in its fight against terrorism. The White House further added that for the first time they are holding Pakistan accountable for its actions.
White House Deputy Press Secretary Raj Shah said, “I know that we have restored some clarity in our relationship with Pakistan. For the first time, we’re holding Pakistan accountable for its actions.” Shah further added, “We’ve seen modest progress in terms of Pakistan’s actual acknowledgement of these concerns, but the President is not satisfied with progress when it comes to Pakistan.”
Shah said the U.S. is working closely with their partners in Afghanistan. They have made a significant progress against the terrorist group ISIS by eliminating hundreds of terrorists. Shah added they not only eliminated the top leaders of ISIS but also are targeting their bases.
The Pentagon in a statement said the South Asia Policy offers an opportunity for Pakistan. The Pentagon Chief Press Spokesperson Dana White said the Defence Secretary believes Pakistan has an opportunity to do more with respect to regional security. White further added they will welcome Pakistan’s involvement in regional security.
