US supports Pakistani efforts to extend sovereignty and stability

WASHINGTON: The US supports Pakistani efforts to extend its sovereignty and stability in the country, the Obama Administration said as Pakistan army continued its major military operation against terrorists in the restive North Waziristan.

"This is a Government of Pakistan operation. We've long supported Pakistan efforts to extend their sovereignty throughout the country and stability throughout the country," State Department Spokesperson, Jen Psaki, told reporters.

This is an entirely Pakistan-led and executed operation, she said.

"We have long supported any Pakistani efforts to extend stability and sovereignty in their own country," she reiterated.

The Pakistan army yesterday launched an all-out offensive using jets and tanks in North Waziristan, killing nearly 184 Taliban fighters including foreigners, while six soldiers were killed in an IED blast, the first military casualties in the operation.