Pakistan: The Arrest of Muhammad Sharifullah Resulted from Counter-Terrorism Cooperation with the U.S.

The Prime Minister of Pakistan referred to the arrest of Muhammad Sharifullah, responsible for the attack on American forces in Afghanistan in 2021, as a result of his country's counter-terrorism cooperation with the United States. According to Reuters, Muhammad Sharifullah, the main terrorist behind the deadly bombing in August 2021 at Kabul International Airport during the withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan, was captured following a military operation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Approximately 170 Afghan citizens and 13 American soldiers responsible for securing the area were killed in the explosion at Kabul International Airport. Reuters reported that the Pakistani army conducted an operation along its border with Afghanistan to capture Muhammad Sharifullah, a senior commander of the Islamic State Khorasan group. The news of Muhammad Sharifullah's arrest was announced on Wednesday during a speech by Donald Trump, the President of the United States, at a joint congressional session. Mr. Trump stated that the main terrorist responsible for the deaths of American forces during the 'very bad' withdrawal from Afghanistan had been captured and thanked the Pakistani government for apprehending 'this monster,' adding that he was on his way to America. Shahbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, stated hours after Mr. Trump's speech, 'We will continue our close cooperation with the United States in ensuring peace and stability in the region.' He also expressed gratitude to the U.S. President for acknowledging Pakistan's role in counter-terrorism efforts and for his appreciation. Trump at the joint congressional session: The perpetrator of the 2021 Kabul bombing has been arrested. A deadly bombing at a religious school in Pakistan. The killing of 30 Islamist militants near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.