WASHINGTON – The United States says it stands ready to work with Pakistanfor the resolution of security aid suspension issue and to combat terroristgroups without distinction.
Pentagon spokesperson Col. Rob Manning told reporters in Washington thatUnited States hopes that Pakistan will take decisive action against theterrorist and militant groups.
He said the suspension was not a permanent cut off.
He said security funding and pending deliveries will be frozen, but notcancelled or reprogrammed at this time.
The spokesman said the United States would continue conversations inprivate with the Pakistani government.
Pakistan maintains that it is fighting the biggest war on terror in theworld sacrificing the lives of tens of thousands of civilians and armedpersonnel with huge losses to the economy to the tune of 120 billiondollars.
Pakistan has already conveyed to the US that it has done more than anyother country to combat terrorism destroying terror sanctuaries alongPakistan Afghanistan border through a series of military operations.