“We are obviously concerned about any actions, especially violent actions, that could contribute to instability in Pakistan or obviously any other country with whom we share a common interest in combating terrorism.” groups share, so we are watching it with concern.” ” He said.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he would advise the president to dissolve parliament late on Wednesday, setting the stage for national elections as the country grapples with a political and economic crisis.
Islamic terrorists, whose goal is to overthrow the Pakistani government and impose their own brand of strict Islamic law in the Muslim-majority country of 220 million people, have become active in recent months. They have stepped up attacks since scrapping a ceasefire deal with the government in late 2022.