Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned Tuesday that Pakistan's privileged status as a major non-NATO US ally could be in question if it continues to give safe haven to extremists.
"We have some leverage," Tillerson told reporters, "in terms of aid, their status as a non-NATO alliance partner -- all of that can be put on the table."
Pakistan is one of 16 countries to currently enjoy "Major non-NATO Ally" status, which is not a mutual defense pact like the Atlantic alliance, but allows close military cooperation.
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