UK will continue its support to Pakistan in war against terror. Pakistan is the biggest victim of terrorism and its sacrifices are enormous in war against terror.
This was stated by UK Minister for Middle East Affairs Alistair
Burt in a meeting with Chairman Senate Foreign Relations Committee and
President Pakistan Muslim League Senator Salim Saifullah Khan held at
London.
Alistair Burt while appreciating Pakistan role in War against Terror
has said that Pakistan is a front line state in war against terror and
international community should acknowledge its role.
He said that Pakistan is fighting war against terror for the sake
of world’s peace. He said that the relation between UK and Pakistan are
strong however, efforts are needed to bring improvements in terms of
trade.
Salim Saifullah Khan said that Pakistan economy has suffered 45
Billions Dollars due to war against terrorism. He further said that
more than 35000 people have been killed, more than 5000 Pakistani
forces sacrifices their lives and 3000 injured in war against terror.
He that peace in Afghanistan is impossible without Pakistan;
meanwhile he stressed upon the NATO countries to stop Afghan Taliban
cross boarder infiltration in Pakistan which is affecting war against
terror.
He further said that international community should extend its
assistance to Pakistan in this critical time to become successful in
war against terror. SANA
