“Phenomenal Partner”—That's what US Central Command’s General Michael Kurilla calls Pakistan. In a powerful testimony before the US House Armed Services Committee, General Michael Kurilla praised Pakistan's role in fighting ISIS-Khorasan, revealing Islamabad’s help in capturing and extraditing 5 key ISIS operatives, including Jaffar, a suspect linked to the Abbey Gate bombing in Kabul. This comes days after the FBI confirmed that a Pakistani national, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, was extradited to the US for plotting a major terror attack in New York—raising critical questions about the contradictions in US-Pakistan ties. Kurilla emphasised that US policy should not force a choice between India and Pakistan, stating both relationships are vital. 📌 In this video, we break down: 👉 What General Kurilla said about Pakistan’s role in the war on terror 👉 The significance of the Jaffar extradition 👉 Why the US still needs ties with India and Pakistan The geopolitical balance Washington is trying to strike in South Asia
