Army chief seeks Britain's support in choking funds for terror groups

Discussions on regional security, intelligence sharing, action against anti-Pakistan elements with British officials


Web Desk January 14, 2015
COAS General Raheel Sharif meets British Prime Minister David Cameron in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday, January 15, 2015. PHOTO: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif on Wednesday sought UK's support against anti-Pakistan elements, banned organisations and terror financing.

Kicking off his three day tour of England on Wednesday, the Army chief met a host of high ranking British officials, including Prime Minister David Cameron and National Security Advisor Sir Kim Darroch at 10 Downing Street.

According to DG ISPR Major-General Asim Bajwa, the Army chief raised the issue of action against anti-Pakistan elements and proscribed organisations operating from outside Pakistan. Further, he sought support in choking funding to terror groups.

Gen Sharif aslo held extensive discussions with UK’s Chief of Defence Staff General Sir Nicholas Houghton on regional security, stability, and Afghanistan. They also discussed defence cooperation between Pakistan and UK.



General Raheel Sharif reviewing Guard of Honor. PHOTO: ISPR

The Army chief also held meetings with Permanent Secretary at the Home Office Mark Sedwill and Director General for Security and Counter-Terrorism Charles Farr. Discussions on counter-terrorism cooperation and intelligence sharing were held.









COMMENTS (2)

AVMPolpot | 9 years ago | Reply

Will the COAS also be calling on he Queen?

Ehsan Mani | 9 years ago | Reply

Where is the political leadership who should be taking the lead in this?

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