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**Summary:**

The article, written from an Indian perspective, reports on U.S. General Michael Kurilla’s recent statements regarding Pakistan’s role in counter-terrorism. Kurilla praised Pakistan as a “phenomenal partner” in fighting ISIS-K, citing intelligence sharing and the capture of key ISIS-K operatives. He argued for maintaining relations with both India and Pakistan despite ongoing tensions, emphasizing that the U.S. can benefit from engaging with both countries. This comes amid India’s increased efforts to pressure Pakistan to curb terrorist groups operating from its soil, and a recent acknowledgment from the U.S. State Department regarding its support for India’s fight against terrorism.

**News Article:**

**U.S. General Praises Pakistan’s Counter-Terrorism Efforts, Calls for Balanced Approach to India Relations**

*New Delhi, June 11, 2025* – In a move likely to raise eyebrows in New Delhi, U.S. General Michael Kurilla, head of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), has lauded Pakistan as a “phenomenal partner” in countering terrorism, specifically highlighting its effectiveness against ISIS-Khorasan (ISIS-K).

Speaking before a U.S. House Armed Services Committee hearing, Gen. Kurilla cited instances of Pakistan’s military capturing ISIS-K terrorists based on U.S. intelligence. He noted that Pakistan has experienced over 1,000 terrorist attacks in the past year, resulting in significant casualties. He specifically mentioned the arrest of Mohammed Sharifullah, a key figure in the deadly 2021 Kabul airport bombing, as a major success.

“We’re seeing Pakistan, with limited intelligence that we provided them, go after them using their means to do that and we’re seeing an effect on ISIS Khorasan,” said Gen. Kurilla.

The General’s comments come as India has intensified its campaign for international action against Pakistan-based terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), particularly following the April 22 Pahalgam attack. Indian forces recently conducted operations targeting LeT and JeM bases inside Pakistan.

Despite these tensions, Gen. Kurilla advocated for maintaining relations with both India and Pakistan. “We have to have a relationship with Pakistan and with India. I don’t believe it’s a binary switch that we can’t have one with Pakistan if we have one with India. We should look at the merits of the relationship for the positives that it has,” he stated.

Gen. Kurilla added that Pakistan’s actions were eroding the ISIS-K that had carried out attacks in Russia as well as in Iran. Incoming U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Paul Kapoor echoed this sentiment, stating he would “pursue security cooperation where it is beneficial to U.S. interests.”

The Ministry of External Affairs has yet to respond to Gen. Kurilla’s remarks. India has consistently raised concerns with the U.S. regarding cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri included “counter-terrorism” as a key agenda item during his recent visit to Washington D.C. in late May. The comments from the U.S. officials suggests a delicate balancing act in U.S. foreign policy in the region, seeking to leverage Pakistan’s counter-terrorism capabilities while remaining committed to supporting India’s security interests.

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