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Wednesday, July 03, 2013
Altaf issue not discussed during Cameron visit: UKISLAMABAD: British High Commissioner Adam Thomson on Tuesday said the issue of MQM chief Altaf Hussain was not thrashed out during the visit of British Prime Minister David Cameron to Pakistan.
In response to a query during his press conference at British High Commission, he said the investigation was an independent matter of the London Metropolitan Police, therefore, he could not comment on it.
“We have received MQM’s memorandum and we are evaluating it,” he added.
Replying to a question about investigation against Hussain, and a protest against the British Government in Karachi, the British High Commissioner said investigation was being conducted by the London Metropolitan Police, which is an independent body.
Elucidating details of Cameron’s visit, he said the British premier and Pakistan agreed to further expedite their joint efforts to fight terrorism as it is the common threat to Pakistan, UK and world.
Thomson said Prime Minister Cameron said the UK would work in partnership with Pakistan and provide expertise in support of Pakistan developing strategy on counter terrorism.
He said the recent visit of British premier would go long way in further expanding Pak-UK relations.
The British High Commissioner said both the countries had similar views on Afghanistan and want a durable solution of its issues to bring peace there.
Thomson said the Britain premier during his meeting with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif also offered to provide more equipment to tackle the scourge of improvised explosive devices and extend support to Pakistan in improving the security of its infrastructure. He said home secretary will visit Islamabad soon to extend cooperation to Pakistan in this regard.
He said the visit of UK Premier David Cameron to Pakistan was first ever visit of any world leader that indicates tremendous importance of Pakistan for Britain. agenciesCourtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk