Pakistan expresses disappointment over assertions made by US Department of State's Country Report on Terrorism 2018.

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan has expressed disappointment over the assertions made by the US Department of State's Country Report on Terrorism 2018, concerning its counter terrorism efforts.

In a statement Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr Muhammad Faisal said the report completely overlooks the factual situation on the ground and the tremendous contribution made and sacrifices rendered by Pakistan over the last two decades in the international struggle against terrorism. He said these efforts have not only resulted in the elimination of Al-Qaeda from this region, but have also made the world a safer place.

The spokesperson said Pakistan is committed to take concrete actions under its National Action Plan. He pointed out that Pakistan has taken extensive legal and administrative measures for implementation of its obligations under the UNSC 1267 sanctions regime for the freezing of assets and denial of funds and economic resources to all designated entities and individuals. He said Pakistan is continuing actions to fully implement the FATF Action Plan.

As noted in the Report, Pakistan faces the threat of terrorism from a number of groups including TTP, Jamaat-ul-Ahrar and...