But in so doing, Pakistan punishes Afghanistan economically and obfuscates the primary source of South and Central Asian terrorism: Pakistan itself. To convince Pakistan to cease supporting terrorism, influential nations must label Pakistan a state sponsor of terrorism, and impose economic sanctions. Pakistan seeks to turn Afghanistan into its backyard and put the government under its sphere of influence. Now, Pakistan must take action against cross-border Taliban terrorists in Pakistan. It is time to label Pakistan a state sponsor of terrorism, and support targeted sanctions against select military- and intelligence-linked Pakistani companies.

Source: Forbes February 24, 2017 02:26 UTC