Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Nawaz Sharif reiterates demand to put an end to drone strikes


ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has reiterated the demand for an immediate end to controversial US drone strikes in Pakistan.
According to sources, he expressed these views while meeting with US Ambassador Richard Olson who called on Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif here on Tuesday
According to official statement, both the leaders exchanged views on Pakistan-US relationship and important matters.
Sources told that Nawaz Sharif expressed his disappointment and dismay over the latest drone strike in North Waziristan and said that US should respect the sovereignty  of Pakistan and put an immediate

end to drone strike in which many innocent lives are also lost.
PM said that we want relations with US to be strengthened based on mutual respect
also sought US help in combating the energy crisis which has crippled the economy of the country, sources said.
According to sources, PM also told the US ambassador that his country can help Pakistan economically by bringing in more investment into the country. He re-emphasized that we want trade and not aid.
Richard Olson said the US wanted to strengthen its ties with Pakistan and was willing to help Pakistan.

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