\u00a0Amid the rising terror incidents in Pakistan after the banned TTP ended ceasefire, the US has offered to help the country in dealing with the threats posed by the militant outfits.
\nDuring a press briefing, State Department Spokesperson Ned Price was asked to comment on terrorism and the hostage situation at a counterterrorism centre in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu city.
\n\u201cWell, first on the ongoing situation in Pakistan, we are of course aware. We\u2019ve been closely following reports that militants have seized control of the counterterrorism centre in Bannu. We offer our deepest sympathies to those injured,\u201d Ned Price said and urged those responsible for the attack to cease all acts of violence, to safely release those who remain hostage, and to end the seizure of the counterterrorism centre.
\nThe spokesperson said that Islamabad is a partner when it comes to these shared challenges, including the challenge of terrorist groups \u2014 terrorist groups inside of Afghanistan, and terrorist groups along the Afghan-Pakistan border.
\n\u201cWe have partnered with our Pakistani friends to take on \u2014 to help them take on this challenge. We stand ready to assist, whether with this unfolding situation or more broadly. But this is a situation for which we\u2019d have to refer you to Pakistani authorities.\u201d
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