US seeks Pakistan’s cooperation to combat terrorism
WASHINGTON: The United States has said that it will continue to seek Pakistan’s cooperation to combat terrorist threats in the region.
In a message on Friday’s terrorist attacks in Orakzai and Karachi that killed over 30 people and injured dozens more, the US State Department also praised the bravery of Pakistan’s first responders.
The department’s spokesperson Heather Nauert assured Islamabad that the United States “stands with the Pakistani people in the face of these terrorist acts, and will continue to seek opportunities to cooperate with the Pakistani government to combat these threats in the region”.
“The United States condemns the attacks … in the strongest terms and sends its deepest condolences to the victims’ families and wish for the speedy recovery of those injured,” she said. “We also commend the Pakistani security forces’ quick and brave response to the attack on the Chinese consulate in Karachi that prevented further loss of life.”
Published in Dawn, November 26th, 2018
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Nov 26, 2018 09:10am
One day you blame us, next day you seek our help makes things rather friendship doubtful..?!
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Nov 26, 2018 09:17am
Yes, we will cooperate as always but not on the terms you want. We will see our interests first.
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Nov 26, 2018 09:30am
Yah sure... Really?
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Nov 26, 2018 09:38am
India too can cooperate.
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Nov 26, 2018 09:51am
now come on the right tack
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Nov 26, 2018 10:25am
Pakistan already said it will not fight America’s war and more over financial aid has been stopped.
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Nov 26, 2018 10:36am
Pakistan being politely asked to do more!
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Nov 26, 2018 10:56am
polite way of saying do more
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Nov 26, 2018 11:09am
We don’t want to have anything to do with the US. Keep your false praises to yourself please.
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Nov 26, 2018 11:13am
Tone change?
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Nov 26, 2018 11:18am
Double standard.
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Nov 26, 2018 11:32am
US seeks Pakistan’s cooperation to combat terrorism. Same old propaganda. Means nothing.
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Nov 26, 2018 11:34am
@Ahmed bin Babar, Not help but cooperation. There a big difference in these two words.
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Nov 26, 2018 11:44am
I can just laugh at this statement of U.S.A but we could never even think of this statement in PML-N or PPP government.
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Nov 26, 2018 11:46am
US probably funded the attack.
How about they let us know if they are with us or against us.
Enough of these mixed messages.
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Nov 26, 2018 11:54am
When you say no to them. They respect you, when you accept there demand. They think you are there slave. Story finished. Pakistan will rise and will do whatever best for there country.
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Nov 26, 2018 12:33pm
@Ahmed bin Babar, they are offering help not seeking it
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Nov 26, 2018 12:46pm
@Suraj71, Cooperation does work only through help...
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Nov 26, 2018 01:23pm
Madam we know all, you need Pakistan again for Russia
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Nov 26, 2018 01:32pm
Just Do...More!
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Nov 26, 2018 01:37pm
@No More Do More, pakistan doesn't decide terms superpowers do
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Nov 26, 2018 01:49pm
US and Pakistan should be friends but stay away from each other as much as possible. No good will ever come of being close to the US. We wish them well; they should wish well for us but from as far away possible.
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Nov 26, 2018 01:53pm
Pakistan's basic interests have to be primordial in any cooperation with USA.
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Nov 26, 2018 01:58pm
@Ahmed bin Babar, ..this is called carrot and stick.
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Nov 26, 2018 02:15pm
Even Russia seems far more trustable and credible than USA. Shift the direction towards Russia and China and the Muslim world, please.
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Nov 26, 2018 02:31pm
US is playing good cop bad cop
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Nov 26, 2018 03:11pm
Pakistan first
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Nov 26, 2018 03:23pm
@colonel P, There is no difference between offering or seeking help...
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Nov 26, 2018 04:19pm
Twisting of words doesn’t change the underlying issues. Presence, patronizing and protection of some groups is the issue.
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Nov 26, 2018 04:19pm
@Ahmed bin Babar, It is same thing.
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Nov 26, 2018 05:37pm
Thank you , we welcome such language ..
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Nov 26, 2018 06:11pm
Cooperation in this age cost money. A lot of money. Please pay your previously long dues first before asking for help.
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Nov 26, 2018 06:37pm
like our PM said: We will do what is best for our country.
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Nov 26, 2018 08:36pm
But what has Trump to say ? And that is what really matters.
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Nov 26, 2018 08:47pm
I think we have been giving them cooperation, are hey not listening nor what
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Nov 26, 2018 08:48pm
Thank you but no thanks.
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Nov 26, 2018 08:58pm
This time we are not interested.
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Nov 26, 2018 10:02pm
Can Pakistan Government please tell USA Government to take their business else where!!!
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Nov 26, 2018 10:29pm
Days have gone taken Pakistan for granted-USA was always remained disgraceful
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Nov 26, 2018 10:44pm
since you show again your face the terroristes attack again our country please stay away from Pakistan,afghanistan war is not our war,Pakistan are victim of terroristes
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Nov 26, 2018 11:16pm
Ask Indians to fight the talibans :) pls
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Nov 26, 2018 11:53pm
Your sympathy always has a cost associated with it.
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Nov 27, 2018 12:14am
Cannot trust the USA.
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Nov 27, 2018 12:30am
USA Rules
Long live usa
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Nov 27, 2018 12:32am
Offering $5million reward
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Nov 27, 2018 12:33am
Pakistan must stay 1 million miles away from American wars. Government need to issue a clear policy directive on this. Also, Pakistan must ask for conpansation for all the loves we losts amd the damage which was done to our economy.
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Nov 27, 2018 12:49am
@SATT,
No thanks..
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Nov 27, 2018 01:07am
Thank you but we are still not going to fight your proxy battles.
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Nov 27, 2018 01:23am
This is in this countrys interet.
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Nov 27, 2018 02:26am
Plz stay away. Plzzzzz
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Nov 27, 2018 02:27am
Thank you but No Thank You. You think we are bunch of fools- we will never succumb to your carrot and stick policy...
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Nov 27, 2018 02:44am
Mr USA terrorism is your creation. You deal with it.
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Nov 27, 2018 02:46am
Its great to hear positive comments and condolences from US.
Pakistan fought and suffered only because of US but never appreciated before.
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Nov 27, 2018 03:10am
@Karan, Mind your own business.
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Nov 27, 2018 03:12am
US doesn't know what she wants.
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Nov 27, 2018 04:39am
Politely saying, please go fight your own war
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Nov 27, 2018 04:56am
Pakistan should never trust US friendship.... PM sure have guts to take stand for Pakistan in very strong response to Trump.
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Nov 27, 2018 06:29am
Here we go again with "Blow Hot Blow Cold " or shall we say Good Cop Bad Cop strategy of USA ?
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Nov 27, 2018 07:37am
I wish some one inform Trump what she is saying.
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Nov 27, 2018 09:40am
@Sha b, Carrot & stick for one sovereign nuclear power..?!
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Nov 27, 2018 10:52am
Brothers, they are asking in a civilised manner, because in democracies that's the only way. Else something called the Opposition will be at the government's throat. That's the nice thing about democracy. A balanced approach to everything, and shouldn't be misunderstood as weakness.
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Nov 27, 2018 02:44pm
@Mohan , "Brothers, they are asking in a civilised manner, because in democracies that's the only way. " Whether they ask in a civilized or uncivilized manner, they will have to pay for for it one way or another. No free lunch, as they say themselves.
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Nov 27, 2018 02:50pm
@Karan, "Do More, pakistan doesn't decide terms superpowers do" You are absolutely correct and that's what we want them to do, why are they asking? They first need to know what they want in order to decide.
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Nov 27, 2018 04:40pm
Ouch..
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Nov 27, 2018 07:52pm
Sounds like the old "good cop, bad cop" routine. It is wearing rather thin. Let's also talk about events on the Mexican border and brutal approach that the DJT administration is bent on taking to halt the asylum seekers.
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Nov 27, 2018 09:45pm
We have a transactional relationship with America and hence do what is required in our national interest
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Nov 27, 2018 10:26pm
@SATT,
'India too can cooperate.'
With who?
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Nov 27, 2018 10:28pm
I suppose the news is not good for Trump from the battle fields of Afghanistan.
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Nov 27, 2018 10:52pm
@BAXAR, - it is easy for US to put 100% duty on Pakistanis exports and ask EU to do the same. Next day your market & rupee crashes like never before and you will have pressing demand for loans from IMF which won’t come unless US approve it. So, instead of ego, try to placate US and even Chinese are intelligent and they never go against US directly.
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Nov 27, 2018 10:53pm
How smilingly she directs! Amazing, isn't it?
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Nov 28, 2018 09:04am
Typical response of Trump Administration . Spoken words have no meaning to people of Pakistan. show some deeds to follow your words..
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Nov 28, 2018 12:00pm
Pakistan will never again fight 'imposed wars' on its territory: PM Khan
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