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Pakistan summons US envoy over Trump's 'lies and deceit' tweet

A Pakistani motorcyclist rides over images of US President Donald Trump and a US flag

A Pakistani motorcyclist rides over images of US President Donald Trump and a US flag Source: Getty Images

Pakistan civilian and military chiefs on Tuesday rejected “incomprehensible” US comments after President Donald Trump tweeted angrily about Pakistani “lies and deceit”, with Islamabad summoning the US ambassador.


Trump said the United States had been rewarded with “nothing but lies and deceit” for “foolishly” giving Pakistan more than $33 billion in aid in the last 15 years.

“They give safe haven to the terrorists we hunt in Afghanistan, with little help. No more!” he tweeted on Monday.

His words drew praise from Pakistan’s old foe, India, and neighboring Afghanistan, but long-time ally China defended Pakistan.


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