Pakistan, US Reaffirm Resolve Against Terror Groups, Including BLA
At a glance
- Pakistan and US held their Fourth Counterterrorism Dialogue.
- Both nations reaffirmed commitment to combat terrorist groups.
- Specific focus on TTP, ISIS-K, Al-Qaeda, and BLA.
Story so far
Pakistan and the United States have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the fight against terrorism, holding regular dialogues to address shared threats. Their commitment includes jointly combating groups such as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, IS-Khorasan, and Al-Qaeda. Discussions also cover enhancing border security and dismantling networks that facilitate terrorism, aiming to advance regional peace and stability.
Latest development
During the Fourth US-Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue on August 4, 2026, both nations reaffirmed their joint resolve to combat terrorist organizations, specifically adding the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) to their list of targeted groups alongside ISIS-Khorasan, al-Qa’ida, and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan.
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Pakistan and the United States reaffirmed their joint resolve to combat terrorist organizations, including ISIS-Khorasan, al-Qa’ida, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, and the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), along with their affiliated groups. This reaffirmation came during the Fourth US-Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue held on August 4, 2026, in Washington, D.C. The dialogue was led by US Coordinator for Counterterrorism Ambassador Gregory Lo Gerfo and Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Special Secretary Ambassador Nabeel Munir.
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