U.S., Pakistan resolve to confront terror and strengthen border security
The United States and Pakistan held their fourth counterterrorism dialogue to strengthen border security and disrupt terrorist networks. Both nations reaffirmed their commitment to confronting groups such as ISIS-K, al-Qaeda, and the Balochistan Liberation Army.
Why it matters
This cooperation is critical for maintaining regional stability in South Asia and preventing the resurgence of transnational terrorist threats.
The U.S. and Pakistan have expressed joint resolve to confront terrorist organisations in the region, including ISIS-Khorasan, the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its affiliates, and discussed steps to strengthen border security.
The Fourth U.S.-Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue, convened on Tuesday (August 4, 2026), also saw delegations from the two countries exchange views on the current threat environment and explore avenues to enhance collaboration.
The Dialogue was led by U.S. Coordinator for Counterterrorism Ambassador Gregory LoGerfo and Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Special Secretary Ambassador Nabeel Munir.
“The dialogue underscored shared interests in the U.S.-Pakistan counterterrorism partnership and the two countries’ determination to confront terrorism,” a joint statement issued by the U.S. and Pakistan said.
It said the delegations exchanged views on the current threat environment, explored avenues to enhance collaboration, and discussed steps to strengthen border security and disrupt terrorist facilitation networks.
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