ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Tuesday asked the United States to halt drone attacks in Pakistan once and for all.
In his meeting with US Special Representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan Daniel Feldman and US Ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olson in the federal capital on Tuesday, Nisar said the six-month break in drone attacks improved bilateral relationship between the two countries.
“We should concentrate on the positives and differences should be addressed,” said the interior minister. “It’s very important that the US understands Pakistan s’ point of view.”
Feldman on the occasion said the US recognised and appreciated the sacrifices of Pakistan during war on terror.
“The US supports democratic institutions in Pakistan,” he said. “People to people contacts between the two countries will be promoted.”
Earlier, Feldman also met with Adviser for National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz at the foreign ministry.
The American envoy will travel to Beijing from October 30-31. He will join a senior US delegation to participate in the 'Heart of Asia' conference.
Feldman will meet with civilian and military officials as well as representatives from civil society during his visit.
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@Hatim: That was Gilani who said what you are saying.
......and many a husband wishes his mother-in-law would stop interfering......but does that stop her.
Seems like all the drone attack articles outline bad guys getting blown up .. evidence that terrorist are still living in Pakistan. Drone attacks may not be popular in Pakistan but the USA has every right to defend itself since Pakistan seems to lack the ability and perhaps will to handle the problem.
If Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan did his job effectively and honestly than no one from outside need to come and do his job till than who cares?
Isn't this the same Nisar who was exposed in Wikileaks telling the Americans he only opposes America to gain public support but is actually with the West?
@US CENTCOM:.....try also making it a point to LISTEN to what the people have to say.
US is doing an excellent job taking out these rouge elements. It would be insane for anyone to think of giving these terrorists free space to move around and carry on their atrocities on innocent civilians. Our country has suffered a lot due to inaction in the past. These terrorists are brutal murderers. They and those who provide them safe heavens deserve no mercy.