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Saturday, April 28, 2012
Gilani still Pakistan’s PM: USWASHINGTON: The United States said on Friday it continues to work with Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani and believes he remains leader of the Pakistani democratic government. “There was a court decision, he was given a 30 second sentence, I believe, and he remains the prime minister of Pakistan... And, as such, we continue to work with him and Ambassador Grossman did meet with him in Pakistan,” State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland said, responding to a question at the daily briefing. Marc Grossman, who is special US envoy for Pakistan and Afghanistan, also met with President Asif Ali Zardari and Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar during his visit, aimed at repairing the strained ties between two countries and moving forward in the light of parliamentary guidelines. Nuland acknowledged that both Pakistan and the United States have more work to do together. The two sides set some terms for continuing discussions, she noted. app
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk