Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:23pm on 11 Jun 2025,Wednesday International
General Michael Kurilla, head of US Central Command, praised Pakistan as a “phenomenal partner” in counterterrorism during his testimony to the US House Armed Services Committee. He credited Islamabad with capturing key ISIS-K operatives, including those linked to the 2021 Kabul airport bombing. Kurilla urged the US to maintain strategic relations with both India and Pakistan, warning against a zero-sum policy. His comments come after India launched airstrikes following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, blaming Pakistan-based groups. India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has warned of direct retaliation if attacks persist and reaffirmed India’s global campaign to expose Pakistan’s extremism links.
