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“Pakistan was never a technical ally of the US,” Biden administration reveals growing discontent

Washington, D.C. – In an unprecedented statement, U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby asserted that Pakistan had “never been a technical ally” of the United States, emphasizing that there was never any formal treaty of alliance between the two nations. Kirby clarified, “Over the years, especially in the last two decades, we have partnered with Pakistan where appropriate to address the persistent terrorist threat along the shared border with Afghanistan.” He acknowledged Pakistan’s continued struggle with terrorism, highlighting that the U.S. remains committed to cooperating with Pakistan on these mutual security concerns. Kirby’s remarks came amid a series of