Jalaluddin Haqqani, founder of the militant group the Haqqani network. Jalaluddin Haqqani, founder of the militant group the Haqqani network. The Haqqani Network has carried out a number of kidnappings and attacks against US interests in Afghanistan, the Afghan government and other civilian targets. The Pentagon said it was in Pakistan’s interest to take action against terrorists in “as many ways as possible”. US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter did not give Congressional certification to Pakistan for satisfactory action against the Haqqani network this year, Cook said.

Source: Indian Express August 23, 2016 03:45 UTC