Updated at: 1809 PST, Thursday, October 29, 2009
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-N Chief Nawaz Sharif, during his meeting with visiting US secretary of state Hillary Clinton here on Thursday, urged the US to redress reservations of Pakistani people, as well as political parties and other sections of society.
Nawaz Sharif said Pakistan is in a state of war, so the entire world including the US should come forward in extending financial assistance.
During views were exchanged on matters including the country’s situation, the ongoing war on terror and Kerry-Lugar Bill.
The PML-N Chief said Pakistan nation has legitimate reservations on KL Bill. “Pakistan holds sovereignty and integrity as its dearest assets,” he added.
Hillary Clinton on the occasion said the US wants elimination of terrorism and in order achieve this goal it will extend all out support to Pakistan.
She said peace in South Asia is essential for the entire world.
US Special Envoy for Pakistan and Afghanistan Richard Holbrooke, US ambassador Anne W. Patterson, Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif and Ishaq Dar were present on the occasion.
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