US support for Pakistan's attacks on Afghan civilians US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in support of Pakistan's military attacks on Afghanistan, reiterated Islamabad's position and defended the country's military action in response to armed attacks. Referring to Pakistan's security developments, he said America does not want this country to be a target for armed attacks. These statements are made at a time when Pakistan's military attacks on Afghan soil have led to the death of several civilians, mainly women and children.

US support for Pakistan's attacks on Afghan civilians US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in support of Pakistan's military attacks on Afghanistan, reiterated Islamabad's position and defended the country's military action in response to armed attacks. Referring to Pakistan's security developments, he said America does not want this country to be a target for armed attacks. These statements are made at a time when Pakistan's military attacks on Afghan soil have led to the death of several civilians, mainly women and children.