Steps to be taken by Pakistan

While discussing steps that need to be taken by Pakistan, the Senate's recommendations suggest that a national policy paper should be created while keeping all stakeholders in mind, "to serve as a [reference] document for US policymakers."

It has also been suggested that a "regional diplomatic initiative" should be launched so that Pakistan's response to the US's Afghan policy can be presented after "consultation with friendly countries."

"Pakistan should form a South Asia strategy that should be comprehensive," the document recommends.

Recommendations for security establishment

The document also wants the security establishment to take note of the United States’ plan to increase the number of its troops in Afghanistan and maintain their presence for an indefinite period.

Regarding Pakistan's policy about Afghanistan, the document suggests that Pakistan should emphasise that no territory should be used against a neighbouring state and call for a focus on border management and security along the border.

The document also stresses the need for a mutually acceptable verification mechanism to look into acrimonious allegations of cross-border violations that emanate from both Kabul and Islamabad.

The document also wants the government to effectively highlight Indian interference in Pakistan and turn the spotlight on militants like Moulvi Fazlullah and others, who are hiding in Afghanistan and operating against Pakistan.

Similar allegations by Afghanistan need to be looked into more closely, the document states.