The Haqqani Network, a deadly offshoot of the Taliban, focusses its terror activities on Afghanistan. The US Secretary of Defence must issue a certificate to the Congressional Defence Committees saying that Pakistan is taking this action.In September, for the first time, BRICS countries slammed Pakistan without naming it, as they "deplored" terror attacks in member countries and the "violence caused" by Pakistan-based terror outfits. The 'BRICS Xiamen Declaration' specifically named LeT and JeM+ , as well as the Haqqani Network, the Taliban, ISIL/DAISH and Al-Qaida.In addition, the BRICS members also called for greater efficiency in designation of terrorists. Their statement also named the LeT.When it came to the issue of perpetrators of terror attacks, including the 2008 Mumbai and 2016 Pathankot strikes, the two leaders didn't shy away from naming Pakistan, and called upon it to bring to justice those who carried out the attacks. "PM (Narendra Modi and PM (Shinzo) Abe look forward to convening (the) 5th Japan-India consultation on terrorism and to strengthen cooperation against terrorists threats from groups including Al-Qaida, ISIS, JeM, LeT and their affiliates," said the two countries in a joint statement at the end of Abe's 2-day visit to India.

Source: Times of India November 14, 2017 05:32 UTC