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We have said many times before that we cannot have a safe and secure region without a safe and secure Pakistan. The common challenges associated with our fight against terrorism have often provoked many to indulge in the blame game, but ultimately we are fighting the same terrorists and...

The importance of shared cooperation between Afghanistan and Pakistan remains high since the terrorists on both sides of the border continue to infiltrate the region with their acts of terror. The common challenges have often ignited allegations from both ends, but at the end of the day...

It is undeniable fact that terrorists are driven by flawed ideologies. No religion in the world condones killing of innocent people. I wonder if terrorists ever realize that the death of one person affects a whole family and most often a community. By their indiscriminate killing the enemy...

I am not dismissing those people who are ideologically motivated. Needless to say yes there are those, but we have to speak statistically. Haroon Ahmad DET - U.S. Central Command

It wouldn’t be inaccurate to say that poverty is one of the factors in the advent of people joining extremist groups or even violent groups. How many, if any, employed and somewhat financially stable people would leave their structured lives to join groups of people that senselessly kill others...

It is no secret that the threat of terrorism remains high in the region, especially Pakistan. Just over this past weekend, a suicide bomber killed at least 55 people at the Pakistan-India border crossing at Wagah. Furthermore, Interior Minster Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has placed the entire...

Does it make sense to kill ordinary people who were out just enjoying a Sunday afternoon to watch the border ceremonies? The enemy claims it was “revenge,” but against whom? Innocent women and children! What kind of animals would target women and children and then claim responsibility for...

Congratulations Pakistan team on dominating both test matches and winning the series 2-0. Ali Khan Digital Engagement Team, USCENTCOM

First and foremost, through various polls conducted over the years by reputable organizations, we see people in the region rejecting terrorism in all its form, and ISIL is not any different. There have been reports of ISIL support in form of distributing pamphlets and flags in some areas of...

Special Representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan, Daniel Feldman, embarked on his first visit to the region recently as the SRAP. In Pakistan, he met with Pakistani leaders to show the United States’ continued commitment to the region, and to talk about potential opportunities to improve and...

My condolences to the victims' families, and I hope the culprits are caught and punished to the fullest extent of the law. Ali Khan Digital Engagement Team, USCENTCOM

I just heard the commentators say that Younis Khan became the first batsman since 1925 to score 3 consecutive centuries against Australia. Congratulations Younis Khan! Ali Khan Digital Engagement Team, USCENTCOM

The threat of terrorism remains a serious concern in the Af/Pak region. It has become a well known fact that the ISIL is attempting to extend its influence in the border provinces of Afghanistan and Pakistan. At the same time, the Taliban continue to disrupt our shared peace objectives on both...

No one can deny the importance of these bilateral meetings between the leaders of our two nations. Pakistan is an important country in the region and, as the dynamics of the region evolve, we continue our dialogue to facilitate a better working relationship. The United States Special...

It is truly disappointing to see Benazir Bhutto International Airport in Islamabad top this list. I hope the new airport will address and resolve all complaints that played a part in getting Benazir Bhutto International Airport on this list. Ali Khan Digital Engagement Team, USCENTCOM

Congratulations to Khizr Imran Tajammul ! Ali khan Digital Enagagement Team, USCENTCOM

Education is the only way a nation can progress and over half of Pakistan’s population are children who should be in school. It is not surprising that whenever the terrorists get a chance they target a school building so children’s education suffers thus hurting nation building. We are glad...

Our condolences go out to the families of the victims. We sincerely hope to see the culprits caught and punished to the fullest extent of the law. Ali Khan Digital Engagement Team, USCENTCOM

First and foremost let me make it clear that United States government policy is not driven by any religious beliefs. Our leaders and lawmakers make “national interests” utmost important in their decisions. All I can say is that the scribe, from where he is sitting, cannot see the United States...

When we think of famous personalities from Pakistan - several names come to mind. I have always had great admiration for one of the most renowned musician from Pakistan – Nusrat fateh ali khan. Music lovers from across the world recently commemorated Nusrat Fateh ali Khan’s 17th death...