After Pak snub, US says values its partnership

Washington, Aug. 30: The US values its relationship and partnership with Pakistan, the Trump administration has said, days after Islamabad suspended official visits and talks with Washington to protest against President Donald Trump’s criticism of it for providing safe havens to militants.

Pakistan this week postponed at least three meetings with the Trump administration. A meeting of Pakistan Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif with secretary of state Rex Tillerson was also cancelled.

“We continue to value our partnership with Pakistan and look forward to scheduling meetings at a mutually convenient time,” a state department spokesperson told PTI.

However, it is believed that the US is trying to revive the dialogue process through its embassy in Islamabad.

Former Pakistan Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Wednesday demanded complete audit of aid provided by United States to Pakistan in past 10 years.

Speaking in the National Assembly, Mr Khan said that this session should have been summoned few days ago.

He said that the National Assembly and Senate were not only for speeches but also for guidance as they help in making the country strong.

He said that the government should take advantage of our unanimity, adding that Pakistan is facing many challenges and that the nation is divided over the issues of political, provincial, accountability and census.

We continue to value our partnership with Pakistan and look forward to scheduling meetings at a mutually convenient time

US state department spokesperson