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US envoy conveys to FO his govt’s message on Kashmir attack
ISLAMABAD: United States Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador Paul Jones on Friday called on Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua to convey “an important message” from the Trump administration, a Foreign Office source said.
The meeting took place in the aftermath of a suicide attack in India-held Kashmir, which has raised tensions between Pakistan and India.
“The US Embassy had sought the meeting,” said embassy’s spokesman Richard Snelsire, but he did not divulge the contents of the meeting.
A source, however, said the message pertained to the post-attack situation.
The White House had, in its reaction to the attack on the Central Reserve Police Force bus in Pulwama on Thursday that left 44 paramilitary personnel dead, asked Pakistan “to end immediately the support and safe haven provided to all terrorist groups operating on its soil”.
The statement had said the goal of those terrorist groups was “to sow chaos, violence, and terror in the region”.
The attack, the White House said, strengthened its resolve to bolster counterterrorism cooperation and coordination with India.
A State Department statement, meanwhile, said: “We call on all countries to uphold their responsibilities pursuant to UN Security Council resolutions to deny safe haven and support for terrorists.”
American National Security Adviser John Bolton also spoke to his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval.
Meanwhile, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said Beijing wanted relevant countries in the region to make joint efforts to combat terrorism and preserve regional peace and security.
“China will continue to deal with the relevant listing issue in a constructive and responsible manner,” he said while responding to a question about Beijing’s technical hold on listing of Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar by the United Nations.
Published in Dawn, February 16th, 2019
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The finger pointing begins! Time for PM Khan to show resolve and leadership...
Gordon D. Walker
Canada
Well this newly formed bonhomie is not going to reap much benfits for India you see. US has already lost its clout over Pakistan and instead needs its assistance for face saving in Afghanistan. So just expect a cliche statement of condemnation and nothing much substantial. But I'm sure this is enough for our neighbour to jump in joy.
What does Pakistan have to do with the Indian held Kashmir ? That van which rammed the army convoy was not Pakistani, the person/persons who committed the crime were not Pakistani but just because some unhappy people revolt against the Indian atrocities , who are Indian citizens, you blame Pakistan and these idiotic Americans are putting fuel to the fire.
No More talks
No problem. China's turn also will come .it will be tomorrow if not today.
Pakistan should give a calculated and firm response to the US for their uncalled for and knee jerk statement
Doesn’t US see the atrocities committed against innocent Kashmiris by India.
Did US also call Indian envoy to inquire?
Seems like US is calling Pak FO to create optics that Pakistan is somehow involved.
The approach to address must be impartial.
United States of Al Capone!
The biggest international sponsor of terrorism in the world admonishes Pakistan for blowing up a bus in Indian Occupied Kashmir
All fingers are pointing to one side.
Time for the world to acknowldge that safe heavens do not lie on the soil of any country. The real safe heavens lie in the freely printed US dollars. Terrorism is a business.
Pakistan should not be blamed. Modi and his BJP are responsible for this attack, he wants to win upcoming elections based on hatred.
why they have to poke their nose in other countries matters. Shut up and sit down , please
Pakistan should give US a shut up call.
The outcome of this attack and it's effects are multifold and definitely not good for the peace in this region and economy and trust in this region. Needless to say which country will be going to suffer most.
India does not need US support on this matter. India knows how to deal with this incident.
My heart goes out to the families of victims. It’s high time that both countries and world gives the importance to the resolution of Kashmir issue that it deserves. I could see this terrible incident comming the way media was celebrating the killing of hundreds of Kashmiri fighters killed during last few months by forces.
All terrorist including indian tarrorism again innocent civilian in occupied kashim.
you are messing with wrong people. India is the only largest market left which could have imported your products in future...but now after removing MFN status, we won't import anything from pakistan.
Go away US ,dont lecture us yanks need us to take them out of quicksand (afghanistan)they stuck in
Every body is wrong..
@Tarik, Apparently, that's not terrorism since India is the culprit.
Now lets learn what isloation means.
Indians killing Kashmiris was fine for USA but Kashmiris aren’t supposed to defend themselves?
@Tarik, no
The bottom line is US is Snake of the sleeve
@IRP, How?
Hope FO conveys to US the importance of the UN kashmir plebiscite to bring peace to kashmir and the region, once and for all. Afghanistan peace too is linked to kashmir problem.
@Vineet, exactly, detain Modi the terrorist.
@Dawn, exactly. Sick US attitude, then they come asking for help in Afghanistan.
@Sha b, at India by BJP to win election and fail the Kartarpur Corridor initiative and Afghan talks.
US is conveying indian view point! Amazing ,It is blind to see atrocities committed by indians. Further elections are also coming.
USA should never be trusted.
US in blind in one eye.
This is the time PM should respond, not silent like Nawaz, Musharaf, are else leaders. Silence means ones involvement. Our nation and leaders should stand with Kashmir Struggle Movement.
US should be charged for aiding and abetting Indian terrorism in Pakistan. Going back in time , our biggest mistake was not supporting the Soviets against these back stabbing Americans
The World ask USA to end immediately the support to Israeli terrorists who have occupied Palestinian land.
@Anti-Corruption , like what?
who cares
Why is The US calling it terrorism ? That too without investigating. The Kashmiris are fighting for their freedom. Why doesn't the US call foul when Indian forces kill Kashmiri youth, fire pellets & blind them. The Pakistan government should pull out it's support for facilitating talks between The Taliban & the US, in protest against the irresponsible statement given by the Trump administration.
Pakistan should immediately withdraw its support on talks between US and Taliban.This will be most appropriate response to US blackmailing on Kashmir attack.
Do Kashmiris have the right to self defence?
Another proof Trump administration is not just against Pakistan but an enemy of Pakistan.
It looks like we'll coordinated plan between Indians and Americans to malign Pakistan. I don't remember the same reaction when APS attack happened sponsored by Indians.
USA itself should stop financing terrorism all over the world.
Dear all, please focus on the timing of this incident. Who will get benefits the most? Surely Modi. Although i believe that this incidence has nothing political. It is purely the result of the atrocities practiced by indian army in kashmir as per claimed by the father of the suicide bomber
The US directive will not impact our support for aspirations of kashmiris to join Pakistan and lead happy and peaceful life.
US created these groups in Afghanistan and during cold war. Now the monstor is getting out of control.
An excellent opportunity to remind Trump of Pak,s offer to resume a dialogue with India. India's refusal leaves desperadoes to take things in their own hands and leads to reckless measures.
A shut up call must be given.
It’s funny how india wants to solve its problems with pakistan bilaterally and doesn’t want outside mediation eg Kashmir issue but when it comes to threatening pakistan and trying to isolate it, it goes crying to other countries to help it.
What about Indian occupation of Kashmir? Indian forces have murdered and maimed tens of thousands of Kashmiris and is continuing to do it. US and its henchmen have double standards.
So far how many Kashmiri Muslims have been killed by Indian Army?
Perceptions matter. World supports India
When it comes to atrocities being committed by the Indian military on the hapless Kashmiris, seeking right of self determination.The standard US response is always,"it is a bilateral issue between Pakistan and India".Then why is now taking sides ???
When it comes to atrocities being committed by the Indian military on the hapless Kashmiris, seeking right of self determination.The standard US response is always,"it is a bilateral issue between Pakistan and India".Then why is it now, taking sides ???
@Zaid, .... That is best thing to happen to India if the US Taliban talks collapse
This was the reaction of angree yoiuth of Kashmir.
US is playing dirty tricks.....rather than making hollow statements to build a fake case...show us some evidence....The butchers of million muslims are giving us lectures....seems india and US are in it together ...
Pakistan has informed the US authorities umpteen times that, there were no safe havens provided to any terrorist groups on its soil and the country was clear of all such operatives.
What did the message convey?
Expel US ambassador with message tell India to pull out all forces out of Kashmir and stop interfering in the affairs of other sovereign nations.
We know US wants war between Pakistan and India to boost its failing economy by injection of billion dollars contracts for arms.
@M.Sethi, May be there is another side of the story that is different and has more traction.
@Zak, how about IK?
End war and give peace a chance in Kashmir.
Within minutes of the attack, Pakistan is blamed..what a joke!
Very surprized by all, who within less than an hour finger pointed towards Pakistan, what a nonsense leader-ship is? First to investigate, they guy Dar, was in Indian Prison since 2017, and now they couldn't find any other person, looking here and there. How a civilian car entered into a Military Convey, has anyone thought? It's all made up stories, poor soldiers died without any cause.
With this mind set of USA towards Pakistan do not won't peace return in our region.USA/India trained terrorists are very active in Pakistan,Afghanistan and Iran. Russia,China,Iran and Pakistan holds key of Peace in this region none else..
They can cry all they want. Pakistan has nothing to do with the attack. If u suppress people brutally, expect a reaction from them.
@Pervez, "What did the message convey?"
Its easy to guess let say it wouldn't be positive.
@Khangul, you don't really know your neighbor. Do you ?
Mafia chief supporting petty thief. What do you expect? US has never supported any democracy or freedom. It always supports dictators, Oppressors and Terrorists like Modi, India, Asad, Saddam, Bin Laden, Talibans and Israel. A wolf and a hyena asking a sheep that it is making water dirty.
@haider shaikh, At this rate of cooperation, the Kartarpur initiative is not going g anywhere--Say good blue to expected Rupees!
Has Imran Khan conveyed his condolences to the Indian PM? If not, why not?
really don't care what they have to say.
Where is America when India is killing innocent women, and children in Kashmir. All of sudden Trump becomes concern about Indian soldiers who are killing innocent. Pakistan should convey forcefully the need for human right violations by India in Kashmir and ask Trump to open his eyes
@MA Khan, The person or organisation which took responsibiity was not Indian!
We should refuse to attend such meetings, if we can afford. Note the emphasis on "if" and we know the answer.