WASHINGTON: Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, DanaWhite has said that United States is hopeful that Pakistan will be apartner in maintaining the peace in the South Asia.
This she said while talking to media during regular weekly briefing onFriday. Dana White admitted that Pakistan had been a victim of terrorismbut also alleged that both Pakistan and Afghanistan have also promotedterrorism in the region.
Pentagon spokeswoman said that Pakistani civil and military leadershiprefuted US claims several times in this regard. She added that Pakistan hascarried out comprehensive counter-insurgency operations in the tribal areasover the years and has been successful in restoring the writ of the stateand eliminating terrorist safe havens on Pakistani soil.
White further said that Pakistan can do more with respect to the securityof Afghanistan.
She added that US expects more from Pakistan and hopes it will play a majorrole in maintaining peace.