WASHINGTON,
DC: A joint statement, released by some of the biggest names in worldwide
Middle Eastern and South Asian foreign affairs, lauds Pakistan for its efforts
to maintain journalistic integrity as it combats a growing tide of violent
extremism within the country.
“At
a time when Pakistan’s internal security challenges have never been greater, as
evidenced by the attacks on Karachi’s international airport, and when
Pakistan’s armed forces are undertaking Operation Zarb-e-Azb, we commend and
support efforts by Pakistani authorities to combat violent extremism,” said the
statement, released Monday and provided to The American Bazaar by co-signatory
and co-founder of The Stimson Center, Michael Krepon.
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