Obama’s aide says US president has ordered more openness about the secretive war

'Nothing in international law prevents drone use, at least when country involved consents, is unwilling for action.'

Reduction does not mean declining assistance.

State Department spokesperson says US is willing to work through issues with Pakistan, 'as partners do.'

Shaikh says Pakistan will be Britain’s biggest aid recipient over next four years.

Says Pakistan's good economic policies convinced US, monetary organisations to give $5.27b, remittances up to $13.5b.

According to the White House, Obama has not asked Kerry to travel to Pakistan or to deliver any message.

Shaikh says Pakistan budgeted for the loan repayments, most of which have been disbursed.

Ambassador Sherry Rehman says Pakistan has no connection with terror groups.

Says it is frustrating that Pakistan maintains ties with a network responsible for deaths of Americans.