US pleased with Pakistan’s advances in S Waziristan

WASHINGTON: US State Department spokesperson Ian Kelly on Wednesday reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to back Pakistan with economic and security assistance. As Pakistan made fresh gains in its anti-militant drive in South Waziristan, the United States said it is pleased with the success of the operation, taking place along the Pak-Afghan border region considered critical to security efforts in both countries. “We’ve been very supportive of their offensive in South Waziristan and supportive of their efforts to deal with the problem of the violent extremists in the region,” Kelly said. At the briefing, Kelly indicated the growing confidence in the Pakistani government by renewing the administration’s commitment to economic and security support for Islamabad. app.........Link