Pakistan involved in harbouring Taliban, Haqqanis: US Secretary of State Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on Pakistan to deny legitimacy to the Taliban unless they meet international demands. He also admitted that Pakistan was involved in harbouring members of the Taliban, including the Haqqanis.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Monday on Pakistan to deny legitimacy to the Taliban unless they meet international demands, acknowledging concerns that Islamabad has supported militants from Afghanistan. Testifying before Congress on the Taliban victory in Afghanistan, Blinken heard from lawmakers across party lines who pushed for a harder line on Pakistan, an uneasy partner of Washington over the 20-year war.