The US Secretary of State Ashton Carter today "commended" the US and Afghan forces for the professionalism and skill they demonstrated in rescuing the son of Pakistan's ex-prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani from the clutches of Taliban militants in Afghanistan.
"In the counter-terrorism operation targeting al-Qaeda operatives, the partnered team freed Ali Haider Gilani, the son of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, who had been held hostage since he was kidnapped three years ago in Pakistan," Carter said in a statement.
"We will work with the governments of Afghanistan and Pakistan to return him home safely after he receives a medical evaluation," he said.
Carter said this raid demonstrated the growing capabilities and effectiveness of the Afghan security forces and is an excellent example of the strong security and intelligence partnership between Afghan and US forces under Operation Freedom's Sentinel.
"Working alongside our Afghan partners, we will continue to make it clear that there is no safe haven for terrorists in Afghanistan," Carter said.
