There are some terrorist safe havens in the area between Pakistan and Afghanistan, John Kirby: Photo: File
Washington: The US has said that Pakistan has the right to defend itself against the threat of the Taliban.
John Kirby, US national security affairs coordinator at the White House, said in an interview with the US Broadcasting Corporation that there is no doubt that Pakistan faces threats from the TTP. In recent days, incidents of violence by TTP have been witnessed in Pakistan.
John Kirby further said that America respects Pakistan’s sovereignty. He will also respect Pakistan’s decision to go after the terrorists. On the question of Pakistan’s possible action in Afghanistan, he said that Pakistan is under threat from TTP and the Pakistani people and government have the right to defend themselves against this threat. Is.
The US national security coordinator said that such groups still have some safe havens in the region between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Will keep in touch with Pakistan about what can be done in this regard and would like to respect Pakistan’s sovereignty.
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