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Summary The United States has asked Pakistan to act against the extremist groups such as Haqqani network.
The US today said it wants to work with Pakistan in fight against terrorism, but insisted Islamabad in a clear message has been asked to act against the extremist groups such as Haqqani network that operate from its soil.The clear message that is being conveyed over the last week that we hope the Government of Pakistan would take steps against the militants located on the Pakistani side of the border, who carry out attacks against American and Afghan forces inside Afghanistan, Pentagon spokesman George Little told reporters.Insisting that the lines of communication remain open with Pakistan, Little said the relationship is complicated but an essential one.There is a need to find out ways to work together especially when it comes to terrorism as both countries have common interest in fighting terrorists. Both Americans and Pakistanis have been victims of terrorist attacks, he said.The Secretary of Defence was clear on Thursday in testimony (before a Congressional committee) that in terms of options that might be looked at to pursue militants, we are not going to discuss what options may or may not be, Little said.Responding to questions about the recent series of high visibility attack, he said by doing so the terrorist outfits were trying to create a perception which was far away from reality.The bottom line is, it is this fighting season for the Taliban and insurgents in Afghanistan has been less effective.They are resorting to new tactics that resemble what we have seen in last several weeks and they have been able to...large scale offences, Little said.
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