Eradicate terrorists operating within Pakistan's soil: Tillerson

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson bluntly told Pakistan's top leadership that it must increase efforts to eradicate terrorists operating within the country. Tillerson was in Islamabad today on a whirlwind visit to reset bilateral ties strained after President Donald Trump accused Pakistan of providing safe havens to terrorist



groups. 

During his meeting with Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Tillerson discussed the bilateral cooperation and partnership, expanding economic ties between the two countries, and Pakistan’s critical role in the region. During the meeting, Abbasi assured Tillerson that his country is committed to the war against terrorism.