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Shakil Afridi is not a hero, Pakistan tells USWASHINGTON: Foreign Secretary Jalil Abbas Jilani said Pakistan told US that Shakil Afridi had been involved in criminal activities and violated law of the land.
Speaking at a press briefing on Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif ongoing US visit, he said that Afridi was not a hero and was facing cases in courts.
While responding to questions after A US congress committee on foreign affairs demanded release of Afridi, he said that courts would decide his fate.
Jilani said that Pakistan had banned Lashkar-e-Taiba and any action against Hafiz Saeed could be taken only after availability of evidences.
He said that crucial issues were being discussed including drone attacks, regional stability, and trade during the visit.
The secretary said that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had given satisfactory answers to the questions asked by US delegations during the meetings.
He said that US Secretary of State John Kerry hosted dinner in honour of the prime minister.
Courtesy www.geo.tv