Photo: ReutersWashington: The US wants Pakistan to act in “its best interest” and take action against terror safe havens, Jim Mattis said on Saturday, ahead of his first visit to Islamabad as America’s defence secretary. So we expect them to act in their own best interest, and in support of peace and regional stability,” he said. “I’m making my first trip to Pakistan as secretary of defense...The US remains committed to a pragmatic relationship that expands cooperation on shared interests while reinforcing President Trump’s call for action against terrorist safe havens,” he said. Responding to a question on Pakistan’s failure to take actions against terrorists, Mattis said Pakistan has to act in its own best interest. On 21 August, US President Donald Trump announced his South Asia strategy in which he had criticised Pakistan for providing safe havens to terrorists.

Source: Mint December 02, 2017 14:26 UTC