Donald Trump attacks Pakistan on Twitter

First presidential tweet of 2018 says Pakistan provides 'safe haven' for terrorists

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Donald Trump has launched an extraordinary verbal attack on Pakistan, accusing its government of “lies and deceit” in accepting billions of dollars in US aid.

The US President also accused Pakistan of providing a “safe haven to terrorists”, alluding to the support it reportedly provides to terror groups such as the Taliban-allied Haqqani network.

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