The United States (US) should "levy costs" on Pakistan for perpetuating terrorism in India and Afghanistan and must quickly formulate a new approach toward the country to prevent it from using terror for foreign policy ends, top US think-tanks have recommended to the Trump administration. "For too long, the US has given Pakistan a pass on its support for some terrorist groups based in Pakistan, including those used against India. US policy must also pay attention to non-proliferation goals while dealing with Pakistan," it said. "Pakistan's use of terrorist groups as part of its security and foreign policy is a function of its obsession with India, which it perceives as an existential threat. With India-Pakistan tensions on the rise, the report recommends that the Trump administration must formulate a new policy approach toward Pakistan quickly.

Source: dna February 07, 2017 09:22 UTC