more-inThe diplomatic impasse between the United States and Pakistan continues after U.S. President Donald Trump’s policy review of South Asia. Pakistan’s National Assembly had on Thursday passed a unanimous resolution rejecting statements made by Mr. Trump and top U.S. commander General John Nicholson. Defence Secretary Jim Mattis had hinted at this last week when he expressed the desire to further work with Pakistan to defeat terrorists. Resumption of dialogueAfter two weeks of hostile reactions, Pakistan is looking to resume dialogue with the U.S. Officials in Pakistan claim that contacts at the level of intelligence officials are intact.

Source: The Hindu September 03, 2017 17:09 UTC