The United States and Pakistan reaffirmed their “shared commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations” during the latest round of the U.S.-Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue, held in Islamabad on August 12, 2025.
The meeting was co-chaired by Pakistan’s Special Secretary for the United Nations, Nabeel Munir, and U.S. Department of State Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Gregory D. LoGerfo.
According to a joint statement issued by the U.S. State Department, both sides stressed the importance of developing effective strategies to address terrorist threats, including those posed by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), ISIS-Khorasan, and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
“The United States of America applauded Pakistan’s continued successes in containing terrorist entities that pose a threat to the peace and security of the region and the world,” the statement said. “Furthermore, the United States of America expressed condolences for the loss of civilians and members of law enforcement agencies in terrorist incidents in Pakistan, including the barbaric Jaffar Express terrorist attack and the bombing of a school bus in Khuzdar.”
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The statement further noted that both delegations emphasized the need for “building stronger institutional frameworks and developing capabilities” to address security challenges, including preventing the misuse of emerging technologies for terrorist purposes.
In addition, the two nations reaffirmed their commitment to working together in multilateral forums, including the United Nations, to advance lasting and effective counterterrorism measures. They also underscored that their long-standing partnership remains essential, stressing that “sustained and structured engagement remains vital to countering terrorism and promoting peace and stability.”
