US administration statements harmful for relationship with Pakistan: cabinet

Pakistan government’s federal cabinet observed that recent statements by the US leadership were detrimental to the Pakistan-US relationship that had developed over generations.

“Pakistan has rendered huge sacrifices, both in terms of loss of precious human lives and substantial damage to the economy as a result of partnering in the global war against terrorism. Achie­vements made by Pakistan in curbing the menace of terrorism have been acknowledged throughout the world,” reiterated the cabinet.
Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif briefed a meeting of the cabinet presided over by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on the background of the American statements and the discussion held at the 17th meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) on Tuesday.
The cabinet unanimously endorsed the stance of the NSC which had expressed deep disappointment over the statements of the US leadership.