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Pentagon responds to Nawaz Sharif remarks over Mumbai attacks
WASHINGTON - Pentagon Chief Spokesperson Dana W. White, while briefing the media, said that Pakistan can do more about regional security.
White was answering a question regarding Afghan allegations that Pakistan is behind the strikes in their country.
READ MORE: Pentagon lauds Pakistan Army successful operations to eliminate terrorism: spokeswoman
"We believe that Pakistan can certainly do more with respect to regional security," she said.
White added: "It can certainly do more with respect to security within Afghanistan, and we would look to them and hope that they would both [Pakistan and Afghanistan] help, because they are both victims of terrorism and they've also sponsored terrorism." ARTICLE CONTINUES AFTER AD
READ MORE: Pentagon vows to work with Pakistan for regional security
"So we look to Pakistan to create more opportunities to secure the region."
When asked about the recent remarks about Nawaz Sharif about non-state actors' alleged involvement in Mumbai attacks, the Pentagon spokesperson said: "Again, this is an inflection point for Pakistan. Pakistan has decisions to make, and we hope that they will be a partner in safeguarding the region."
WASHINGTON - Pentagon Chief Spokesperson Dana W. White, while briefing the media, said that Pakistan can do more about regional security.
White was answering a question regarding Afghan allegations that Pakistan is behind the strikes in their country.
READ MORE: Pentagon lauds Pakistan Army successful operations to eliminate terrorism: spokeswoman
"We believe that Pakistan can certainly do more with respect to regional security," she said.
White added: "It can certainly do more with respect to security within Afghanistan, and we would look to them and hope that they would both [Pakistan and Afghanistan] help, because they are both victims of terrorism and they've also sponsored terrorism." ARTICLE CONTINUES AFTER AD
READ MORE: Pentagon vows to work with Pakistan for regional security
"So we look to Pakistan to create more opportunities to secure the region."
When asked about the recent remarks about Nawaz Sharif about non-state actors' alleged involvement in Mumbai attacks, the Pentagon spokesperson said: "Again, this is an inflection point for Pakistan. Pakistan has decisions to make, and we hope that they will be a partner in safeguarding the region."