WASHINGTON: The United States could consider ending a suspension ofsecurity assistance to Pakistan, if take “decisive and sustained” actionsagainst militant groups in the country, the State Department No 2 officialsaid on Tuesday.

“We may consider lifting the suspension when we see decisive and sustainedactions to address our concerns.

It includes targeting all terrorist groups operating within its territory,without distinction,” Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan told theSenate Foreign Relations Committee.

The US government last month said it was suspending at least $900 millionin security assistance to Pakistan until it takes action against the AfghanTaliban and the Haqqani network militant groups. -Agencies