Biden’s defence pick says ties with Pakistan’s military will lead to help on key issues

WASHINGTON: The Biden administration sees Pakistan as an “essential partner” in any peace process in Afghanistan and believes that “continuing to build relationships with Pakistan’s military will provide openings for the United States and Pakistan to cooperate on key issues,” says its nominated defence chief Gen Lloyd J. Austin. Gen Austin made these remarks during his confirmation hearing for the post of secretary of defence before the United States Senate Armed Se