WASHINGTON: Outraged at the release of JuD chief Hafiz Saeed, a UN and US-designated terrorist, the Trump management on Wednesday said it "flies in the face" of Pakistan's claim that the country isn't a sanctuary for terrorists.
The release of Saeed, the mastermind of the Mumbai terror attack, from house arrest also presentations that Pakistan does no longer need to reinforce ties with India and that Islamabad isn't in favour of talks with New Delhi, in line with a senior Trump management legit.
"Saeed is a declared terrorist by the UN. He is a specially designated terrorist by our own Treasury Department, by our own government. We have put $10 million in reward money for information leading to his prosecution. So, there is no doubt in anyone's mind that this this is a terrorist leader," the legit instructed PTI on situation of anonymity.
"So, it does not serve Pakistan's interest to let him go free, let him give public remarks or be allowed appear before public gatherings. It belies Pakistan's claim that it is not a sanctuary for terrorists. Frankly, it flies in the face of that claim," the legit added.
It also belies Pakistan's pledge or commitment and their indication that they're committed to discussion with India as it undoubtedly damages the environment for having the ability to go back to discussion, the legit said.
The legit's remarks gave an perception into the thinking of the Trump management and its candid dialog with Pakistan on this regard, in particular after the discharge of Saeed from the home arrest remaining week.
Soon after Saeed's release, the White House had asked Pakistan to instantly re-arrest and prosecute the Mumbai attack mastermind.
The White House had also warned Pakistan that it is going to have an affect on bilateral courting.
Saeed continues to roam unfastened after his release.
"It's in Pakistan's own interest to take steps to counter these groups, whether it be Lashkar-e-Taiba, or the Haqqani network, the Taliban or Jaish-e-Mohammad. There are so many terrorist groups operating from Pakistani territory. It does not serve their own interest in becoming a stable democracy to have these groups operate freely and not held to justice," the legit said.
When asked about Saeed filing a petition in the UN to get his identify removed from the terrorism black list, the legit said this type of transfer would no longer be helpful for Pakistan.
"I did not see that report. But again, that would fly in the face of Pakistan's claims that it does not serve as a sanctuary for terrorism. This will not be helpful for Pakistan's global reputation. So, we find it very troubling," the legit said hoping that Islamabad will take steps to opposite those movements.
Responding to questions at the options that the Trump management have on Pakistan, the legit said the US is enticing with the Pakistan on those problems and preserving those discussions in large part in private.
"But we will be looking for very specific actions in coming weeks and months. We hope that we would see some changes in their behavior in the coming weeks and month," the legit added.
The release of Saeed, the mastermind of the Mumbai terror attack, from house arrest also presentations that Pakistan does no longer need to reinforce ties with India and that Islamabad isn't in favour of talks with New Delhi, in line with a senior Trump management legit.
"Saeed is a declared terrorist by the UN. He is a specially designated terrorist by our own Treasury Department, by our own government. We have put $10 million in reward money for information leading to his prosecution. So, there is no doubt in anyone's mind that this this is a terrorist leader," the legit instructed PTI on situation of anonymity.
"So, it does not serve Pakistan's interest to let him go free, let him give public remarks or be allowed appear before public gatherings. It belies Pakistan's claim that it is not a sanctuary for terrorists. Frankly, it flies in the face of that claim," the legit added.
It also belies Pakistan's pledge or commitment and their indication that they're committed to discussion with India as it undoubtedly damages the environment for having the ability to go back to discussion, the legit said.
The legit's remarks gave an perception into the thinking of the Trump management and its candid dialog with Pakistan on this regard, in particular after the discharge of Saeed from the home arrest remaining week.
Soon after Saeed's release, the White House had asked Pakistan to instantly re-arrest and prosecute the Mumbai attack mastermind.
The White House had also warned Pakistan that it is going to have an affect on bilateral courting.
Saeed continues to roam unfastened after his release.
"It's in Pakistan's own interest to take steps to counter these groups, whether it be Lashkar-e-Taiba, or the Haqqani network, the Taliban or Jaish-e-Mohammad. There are so many terrorist groups operating from Pakistani territory. It does not serve their own interest in becoming a stable democracy to have these groups operate freely and not held to justice," the legit said.
When asked about Saeed filing a petition in the UN to get his identify removed from the terrorism black list, the legit said this type of transfer would no longer be helpful for Pakistan.
"I did not see that report. But again, that would fly in the face of Pakistan's claims that it does not serve as a sanctuary for terrorism. This will not be helpful for Pakistan's global reputation. So, we find it very troubling," the legit said hoping that Islamabad will take steps to opposite those movements.
Responding to questions at the options that the Trump management have on Pakistan, the legit said the US is enticing with the Pakistan on those problems and preserving those discussions in large part in private.
"But we will be looking for very specific actions in coming weeks and months. We hope that we would see some changes in their behavior in the coming weeks and month," the legit added.
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