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| Pakistan reacts at Tillerson’s remarks regarding Haqqani network threats |
| 2017-12-17 |
| [Khaama (Afghanistan)] The government of Pakistain has reacted at the remarks of the US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson regarding the threats posed to Pak government by Haqqani terrorist network and other terror groups. A front man for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistain Dr. Mohammad Faisal said "We do not agree with the comments and perception of Secretary Tillerson. Pakistain has undertaken large scale operations against holy warriors and their safe havens across the length and breadth of the country with notable success." He said "These operations are being carried out in our own national interest and Pakistain is determined to rid it’s soil of the scourge of terrorism and extremism." Secretary Tillerson has reportedly said Pakistain could lose control of its territory if it does not sever ties with the Haqqanis and other terrorists, according to the local Dawn News. "Pakistain has allowed so many terrorist organizations to find safe haven within its territories, and these organizations are growing in size and influence, that at some point I have said to the leadership of Pakistain, you may be the target, and they turn their attention from Kabul and decide they like Islamabad as a target better," he has warned. |
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