War of Words Rattles Pakistan's Ties With US

Pakistan's military said Friday the suspension of U.S. assistance will undermine bilateral security cooperation and regional peace efforts but will not deter the Pakistan's counterterrorism resolve.

"Pakistan never fought for money but for peace," army spokesman Major-General Asif Ghafoor told VOA.

The Trump administration announced Thursday it was suspending hundreds of millions of dollars in military assistance to Pakistan until the latter takes "decisive action" against the Afghan Taliban and the Haqqani network.

The militant groups allegedly operate out of Pakistani territory and conduct attacks on U.S. forces in Afghanistan.

"Suspension of security assistance will not affect Pakistan's resolve to fight terrorism; however, it for sure will have an impact on Pakistan-U.S. security cooperation and efforts towards regional peace," noted General Ghafoor.

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