Pakistan reacts to India-US joint statement on terrorism links

Pakistan expressed surprise at a recent India-US joint statement that specifically called out its links to terrorism. The statement followed a meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, who discussed global terrorism. The joint statement urged Pakistan to bring to justice those responsible for the 2008 Mumbai attacks and other incidents. It also highlighted the extradition of Pakistani-origin businessman Tahawwur Rana, linked to the Mumbai attacks. Pakistan's Foreign Office criticized the statement as one-sided and misleading, citing its past cooperation with the US on counter-terrorism. It also raised concerns about the growing India-US defense partnership, which it believes could destabilize the region.