ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has completely destroyed the sanctuaries of the Haqqani network in the country, Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif said on Friday, but added that the possibility of 'unorganised presence' of the terrorist group still remains. 

The foreign minister was speaking in Geo News show ?Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath?, where he said the primary allegation of the United States against Pakistan is of the presence of Haqqani network on its soil.

Asif said that Pakistan has repeatedly been the target of allegations linked to the presence of the Haqqani network in the country.

"We do not totally reject that allegation. We say that there is no organised presence (of the Haqqani network) in our country. We have destroyed their entire organised presence, including their sanctuaries, safe havens or areas under their control, either in North Waziristan, South Waziristan, Khyber, or Bajaur agency," said the foreign minister.

"They should come and visit. We will take them to these areas. We have destroyed (sanctuaries) but the possibility still remains of their unorganised presence."

Asif while responding to a question regarding the treatment to the problem said that the refugees should be sent back to Afghanistan and border management is quite important as 645km is lying exposed.

The foreign minister said that the US policy regarding Afghanistan has been inconsistent over the years, having its own ups and downs.

He said at the end of former US president Barack Obama?s tenure, he pulled out the US troops in huge numbers and left minimal figure behind, while US President Donald Trump during his election campaign always supported withdrawing the troops from the Afghan soil.

?If the US is so erratic in its approach, then how come we support them by putting everything on the line,? said Asif.

The foreign minister said that Pakistan twice did it in the past, once during the 1980s then following the 9/11 incident, but the country didn?t yield any good results.

Asif said that if the US is so uncertain regarding its investment in terms of human soldiers and funds, then it is not possible that Pakistan keeps on following it in a robotic manner.

The foreign minister said the contemporary situation led to the formation of a national united narrative through the parliament and collaboration of the institutions.

While speaking about the US strategy regarding Pakistan and the possible measures in future, Asif was of the opinion that the US measures have started to unfold already such as putting Pakistan on the watchlist and suspension of the security aid.

In response to a question, the foreign minister said that it is heartening that Pakistan?s stance on the issue is being heard, especially in the region.

The statements of the foreign minister came as the United States on Friday announced that it is suspending the transfer of military equipment and security-related funds to Pakistan.

"Today we can confirm that we are suspending security assistance only to Pakistan at this time," State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert announced at a press briefing.

US suspends national security assistance to Pakistan

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The spokesperson added that Pakistan could receive the suspended funding if it takes decisive actions against Haqqani Network and Afghan Taliban. 

The suspension of security assistance to Islamabad comes after Washington accused Pakistan of playing a ?double game? on fighting terrorism and warned Islamabad it would have to do more if it wanted to maintain US aid.