In its first foreig­n policy, warns the prospe­ct for an Indo-Pak nuclea­r confli­ct remain­s key concer­n for Washin­gtonThe first foreign policy of the Trump administration, announced on Monday (December 18), wants Pakistan to continue demonstrating responsible stewardship of nuclear assets but also warns that the prospect for an Indo-Pak nuclear conflict remains a key concern for Washington. “The United States will also encourage Pakistan to continue demonstrating that it is a responsible steward of its nuclear assets,” said a 68-page official copy of the new Trump foreign policy. “We will press Pakistan to intensify its counterterrorism efforts, since no partnership can survive a country’s support for militants and terrorists who target a partner’s own service members and officials,” reminded the document. And we will encourage India to increase its economic assistance in the region.”US sided with India and ignored Pakistan’s sacrifices: NSAThe new strategy also promises to continue promoting anti-corruption reform in Afghanistan. Read full story

Source: The Express Tribune December 19, 2017 08:15 UTC