US praises Pakistan, condemns deadly terrorist attacks.
The United States praised Pakistan’s anti-terrorism efforts, offering condolences for recent attacks during the Pakistan-US Counter-Terrorism Dialogue in Islamabad.
US Praises Pakistan’s Counterterrorism Efforts, Condemns ‘Barbaric’ Attacks
The United States has lauded Pakistan for its sustained role in curbing terrorist groups both within the region and on the global stage. Washington also expressed deep condolences over the tragic loss of lives in recent terrorist attacks across Pakistan.
The remarks came during the latest round of the Pakistan-US Counter-Terrorism Dialogue, held on Tuesday in Islamabad.
The high-level dialogue was co-chaired by Special Secretary for the United Nations, Nabeel Munir, representing Pakistan, and Gregory D. LoGerfo, the US Department of State’s Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism.
The praise marked Washington’s recognition of Islamabad’s counterterrorism operations, which have targeted both domestic extremist groups and transnational networks.
In particular, Washington condemned the Jaffar Express terrorist attack, which claimed innocent lives in Balochistan, and the Khuzdar school bus bombing, an attack that targeted children and sent shockwaves across the nation.
“These were barbaric acts,” the statement read, underscoring the shared grief over such incidents. Both sides stressed that the fight against terrorism is not only a matter of national security but also a moral obligation to protect innocent lives.
During the discussions, the delegations placed strong emphasis on strengthening institutional frameworks to ensure a more coordinated and resilient approach to emerging security threats. They highlighted the need to develop advanced capabilities that could allow both countries to respond quickly and effectively to security challenges, especially as terrorist groups adopt emerging technologies—including encrypted communications, drones, and cyber tools—for malicious purposes.
Both Pakistan and the US acknowledged that the terrorism threat has evolved in recent years, moving beyond traditional battlefields and into digital spaces. As a result, counterterrorism strategies must adapt accordingly, combining intelligence sharing, capacity building, and technological countermeasures.
The joint statement further noted the importance of working together in multilateral forums, particularly the United Nations, to promote “effective and enduring approaches” to tackling terrorism worldwide. This includes contributing to global counterterrorism policies, advocating for the enforcement of international laws against terrorist financing, and strengthening collaborative networks among like-minded nations.
While relations between the two nations have seen their share of ups and downs over the decades, counterterrorism cooperation has often remained a unifying factor.
The dialogue also served as a reminder that counterterrorism is not a short-term campaign but an ongoing process that requires political will, resource commitment, and mutual trust. For Pakistan, the meeting was an opportunity to showcase its achievements—such as dismantling militant hideouts, intercepting cross-border infiltration attempts, and disrupting funding networks—while also seeking continued support from Washington in intelligence sharing, capacity development, and technology transfer.
For the United States, the talks were a platform to reinforce its belief that Pakistan remains a key partner in ensuring regional stability, particularly in the context of the evolving security landscape in South Asia after the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan. The situation across the Afghan border continues to pose challenges, with militant groups attempting to regroup and expand their influence. Both countries agreed that vigilance and proactive engagement are critical in preventing such threats from spilling over into neighboring territories.
The Islamabad meeting marked yet another chapter in the long history of Pakistan-US counterterrorism cooperation—a relationship shaped by shared security concerns, but also tested by political differences. While no single meeting can resolve every point of contention, the reaffirmed commitment from both sides sends a clear message: the fight against terrorism remains a common cause that transcends political disagreements.
As Pakistan continues to grapple with the human and economic costs of terrorism, and the United States seeks to ensure that militant networks do not gain new footholds, both nations appear aligned—at least for now—on the importance of sustained collaboration. Whether this cooperation deepens in the coming years will depend on how both sides navigate their broader diplomatic relationship, but Tuesday’s dialogue made one thing clear: when it comes to fighting terrorism, Islamabad and Washington are still willing to work hand in hand.