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Thursday, January 4, 2018
US accuses Pakistan over violations of religious freedom
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe Trump administration is accusing Pakistan of severe violations of religious freedom in a further sign of deteriorating relations.
The State Department announces that it’s placing the South Asian nation on a special watch list, pursuant to 2016 legislation.
The step is not thought to carry serious consequences, but it comes in the wake of stiff criticism from US President Donald Trump this week.
On Monday, Trump reiterated US concerns that Pakistan provides safe havens for militants, saying it had played US leaders for “fools.” The administration is currently holding up $255 million in military assistance for Pakistan until it cracks down on extremists threatening Afghanistan.
— AP
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