Pak must stop terror support: US senator RESOLUTION FOR GANDHI IN U.S. HOUSE

Washington, Oct 12: Pakistan must end support to terrorist groups, a top US senator has said a day after meeting Prime Minister Imran Khan and Army Chief Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa, discussing with them what more can be done to preempt terror attacks and prevent radicalism.

Senator Maggie Hassan also called for finding ways to de-escalate the tension between India and Pakistan that spiked after New Delhi revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.

Asserting that her top priority is to keep ‘Americans safe’ and promoting stability and ongoing counterterrorism measures are critical to that effort, she said, “It was important for us to communicate directly

IT WAS important for us to tell Pakistan’s senior leadership that they end support to the Taliban and other terrorist groups. MAGGIE HASSAN,

US Senator

to Pakistan’s senior leadership that they must end support to the Taliban and other terrorist groups. In addition, amid escalating tensions in Kashmir, it’s critical that we find ways to help deescalate the situation on both sides,” she said, after concluding her trip to Pakistan and landing in India for meetings with the government. Washington, Oct 12: Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi introduced a resolution in the US House of Representatives celebrating Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary and his enduring legacy.

“Mahatma Gandhi is one of my personal heroes,” he said after introducing the resolution on Friday. The resolution was cosponsored by a bipartisan group of 14 other lawmakers.

“Gandhi’s dedication to public service is an inspiration. Even when faced with incredible hardships and injustice, he never wavered in the fight for freedom, dignity and equality for all,” he said. —PTI