U.S. and Pakistan hold counterterrorism dialogue in Islamabad

Published 12/08/2025, 20:02
U.S. and Pakistan hold counterterrorism dialogue in Islamabad

Investing.com -- The United States and Pakistan held their latest counterterrorism dialogue in Islamabad on Tuesday, reaffirming their joint commitment to fighting terrorism.

The meeting was co-chaired by Pakistan’s Special Secretary for the United Nations, Nabeel Munir, and U.S. Department of State Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Gregory D. LoGerfo.

Both countries highlighted the importance of developing effective approaches to terrorist threats, specifically those posed by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), ISIS-Khorasan, and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

The United States praised Pakistan’s ongoing successes in containing terrorist entities that threaten regional and global security. U.S. officials also expressed condolences for Pakistani casualties in recent terrorist incidents, including the Jaffar Express attack and a school bus bombing in Khuzdar.

The delegations stressed the need to build stronger institutional frameworks and develop capabilities to address security challenges, including countering terrorists’ use of emerging technologies.

Both countries committed to working together in multilateral forums, particularly the United Nations, to promote effective counterterrorism approaches.

The dialogue reinforced the long-standing U.S.-Pakistan partnership, with both sides emphasizing that sustained and structured engagement remains essential for countering terrorism and promoting stability.

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