According to the Nova agency, the offices of the US radio station "Los Angeles Times", located in Islamabad, were closed following the provisions of the Pakistani authorities who deem it "hostile to the interests of the country", as the radio defines Pakistan as a "center of terrorism" and "a failed state" unable to guarantee the safety of its population, especially for religious minorities and refugees from Afghanistan. The issue has inevitably been the subject of strong criticism from US President Donald Trump.
Previously, US President Donald Trump accused the Pakistani authorities of guaranteeing "a safe haven for terrorists" despite multi-billion dollar assistance to Pakistan. As a result, the US administration decided to partially freeze aid to reimburse Pakistan for counter-terrorism operations. In fact, some $ 900 million in funds will not be disbursed until James Mattis, Secretary of Defense, is fully convinced that Pakistan is not providing support to terrorist groups but is actually fighting them.
In response to this accusation last week, Pakistani Defense Minister Khurram Dastgir Khan announced the suspension of cooperation between defense ministries and intelligence agencies.
In order to strengthen security in the Asian country, also in the context of the fight against terrorism, in recent months the US has emphasized its strategic partnership with India in the region. In the publication of the new National Security Strategy of the United States, India is defined as a "leading global power" and for this reason it is important to promote the "deepening" of bilateral relations and support for New Delhi's leading role in security. in the Indian Ocean area.
The document of the new national strategy of the United States also adds that Washington will support the countries of South Asia to "maintain their sovereignty", including through major initiatives to build a network of connecting infrastructures. Again with regard to Asia, the document makes clear the pressure that will be exerted on Pakistan so that it can intensify the action against terrorism. "The United States will encourage Pakistan to continue to demonstrate that it is a responsible steward of its nuclear resources."