US-Pakistan cooperation on counterterrorism remains crucial: State Department

Pakistan-led Anti-Piracy Task Force Commander Engages with Regional Leaders

MANAMA, Bahrain – The commander of the Pakistan-led combined task force responsible for anti-piracy efforts within Combined Maritime Forces conducted significant key leader engagements recently. On March 19, Pakistan Navy Cmde. Sohail Azmie, commander of Combined Task Force (CTF) 151, met with Ambassador Asako Okai, ambassador of Japan to Bahrain, at the Japanese Embassy here. They discussed ways the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) can…

US reaffirms strong Counterterrorism Partnership with Pakistan after key arrest - Pakistan Observer

WASHINGTON – US State Department once again reiterated critical partnership between Washington and Islamabad in the fight against terrorism, for regional and global security. The reaffirmation came in response to recent terrorist attacks in Pakistan and was underscored by a significant counterterrorism development. A State Department spokesperson pointed to the recent arrest of Mohammad Sharifullah, an ISIS-K commander, as an example of the ongo…

US-Pakistan cooperation on counterterrorism remains crucial: State Department

Washington: The US State Department has reaffirmed the importance of collaboration between the United States and Pakistan in combating terrorism, emphasising their shared commitment to security. Responding to a question about recent terrorist attacks in Pakistan, a State Department spokesperson cited the arrest of ISIS-K operative Mohammad Sharifullah as a demonstration of ongoing counterterrorism cooperation between the two nations. “The Pakist…