Pakistan, June 11 -- General Michael Erik Kurilla, commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM), praised Pakistan as a vital partner in the global fight against terrorism. Speaking before the US Senate Armed Services Committee, he emphasized Pakistan's crucial role in combating ISIS-Khorasan, one of the world's most active terrorist groups.

General Kurilla said Pakistan has emerged as an exceptional counterterrorism partner due to its close intelligence sharing. This cooperation helped kill or capture many ISIS-K leaders, including at least five high-value targets responsible for deadly attacks in the region.

He highlighted key successes, such as the arrest and handover of Jaafar, the mastermind behind the 2019 Abbottabad bombing. Followin...