US Department of Defense expressed anticipation that Pakistan would launch an offensive against militants in North Waziristan. The US however wants Pakistan to decide the time for the operation reported by A Pakistan News.
US President Barrack Obama dispatched White House National Security Adviser Jim Jones and CIA Director Leon Panetta to Pakistan earlier this week in an attempt to pursue the Pakistani authorities to launch an offensive against Islamist militants hiding in North Waziristan.
US Defense Secretary Robert Gates hinted during a press conference in Washington that the American authorities are considering options to enhance cooperation between the two countries to tackle the threat of terrorism faced by both the countries. Gates said that we would not pressurize Pakistan to take any harsh steps immediately. Link
