Mian Iftikhar for immediate steps to improve Pak-US ties
Provincial
Minister for Information Mian Iftikhar Hussain Monday called for
immediate pragmatic measures to dispel negative image of USA among
masses and to improve Pak-US relations.Talking to Consulate General
Peshawar Robert Reed here, he said Pakistan, USA and Afghanistan have to
end distrust in relationship of each other and take unanimous stance
whether to take action against terrorists or to hold dialogue with
them.He said peace in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province is a big challenge for
the ANP-led provincial government and it has taken numerous measures to
curb terrorism and extremism, said a handout issued here.He said due to
anti-terrorism policies of ANP-led provincial government, the
terrorists attacked many of its leaders and workers, adding that so far
two members of provincial assembly of ANP and over 750 party workers
have been killed by terrorists in various attacks.