The give and takeEn route to Pakistan, Mattis had told reporters he would not use pressure as a tactic and instead try to find common ground with Pakistan to work together. The two sides apparently reached a common ground leading to a tradeoff. In case both abide by their commitments, this would add to mutual trust which is currently in short supply on both sides. Mattis assured Pakistan that the US was ready to play its role in addressing its legitimate concerns. For the time being CIA chief Mike Pompeo would do well to direct his threats to some other country.

Source: Pakistan Today December 06, 2017 03:22 UTC