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White House has clearly told the Congress that Pakistan has given many sacrifices for elimination of terrorism; however Pakistan still needs to take more extensive steps in Tribal areas for complete eradication of terrorism.White House report sent to Congress earlier this month that uses unusually tough language to suggest the ally is not doing nearly enough to confront the Taliban and Al-Qaeda, despite repeated Obama administration claims in public that Pakistan is working hard to crack down on militants The White House assessment is particularly tough on Pakistan's inability to make gains in North Waziristan, where many analysts believe key Al-Qaeda leaders have gained a safe haven to use as a base to plot terror attacks against Western targets. This is as much a political choice as it is a reflection of an under-resourced military prioritizing its targets, the report said. There is an expectation with that capacity comes a greater effort, a senior official said. But US patience with Pakistan's inability to crack down on militants is wearing thin, especially among members of Congress. There will be opportunities for us to detail for the Pakistanis what more must be done, White House Spokesman Robert Gibbs said about the talks. Gibbs gave the Pakistani government credit for what he called an unprecedented level of cooperation, but said the United States has been clear about what is expected of Pakistan.
