A top US official called Friday for Pakistan to take action against all extremist groups ahead of a visit to Islamabad, which has sought reconciliation with militants both at home and in Afghanistan.

Ahead of Pakistan visit, US officials call for action against militants, extremist groups

James Mattis, however, said Pakistan would have to 'neutralise' homegrown Islamist militants for the two countries to mend fences

US keen to end trust deficit with Pakistan: Incoming defence secretary Mattis

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Ahead of Pakistan visit, US officials call for action against militants, extremist groups

US keen to end trust deficit with Pakistan: Incoming defence secretary Mattis