Pakistan, June 12 -- Pakistan has emerged as an exceptional partner in the global fight against terrorism, said General Michael Erik Kurilla, head of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), during a testimony before the US Senate Armed Services Committee on Wednesday. General Kurilla acknowledged Pakistan's active and positive role in counterterrorism operations, stating that the international community recognizes its contributions to regional and global security. "ISIS-K remains one of the most active terrorist groups globally, and Pakistan has stood out as a crucial counterterrorism ally," he told the committee. The CENTCOM commander noted that close intelligence cooperation between the United States and Pakistan led to the elimina...