ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -- U.S. General David Petraeus and Pakistan military leaders would discuss on August 19 expediting delivery of U.S. equipment to Pakistan so it can expand its offensive against Taliban militants, U.S. officials said.
With U.S. troop strength growing in Afghanistan, the United States wants Pakistan to eradicate Islamist militant enclaves on its side of the border and prevent Taliban fighters from crossing into Afghanistan.
General (US) In Pakistan For Talks On Equipment
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -- U.S. General David Petraeus and Pakistan military leaders would discuss on August 19 expediting delivery of U.S. equipment to Pakistan so it can expand its offensive against Taliban militants, U.S. officials said.
With U.S. troop strength growing in Afghanistan, the United States wants Pakistan to eradicate Islamist militant enclaves on its side of the border and prevent Taliban fighters from crossing into Afghanistan.
