British HC Praises Pakistan Role in War against Terror 
Pakistan Times National News Desk

ISLAMABAD: The British High Commissioner Robert Brinkley Monday appreciated the leading role of Pakistan in the international war against terrorism.

"Pakistan and Britain are coalition partner in the war against terrorism," he said this while talking to Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao here at his office. He said both countries are enjoying cordial relations and expressed hope it would grow stronger in future.

Interior Minister Sherpao said Pakistan being a front-line state in international war against terrorism is playing its crucial role.

"Due to prudent policies of President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz image of the country has improved all over the world."

Sherpao reiterated government's resolve to maintain law and order and said all efforts and resources were being utilized for the purposes.

The Minister said due to economic friendly policies of the government the country's economy is flourishing and leading investors are coming here to invest in different sectors.

"Pakistan is a peace loving country and we will continue our efforts on all international forums including UN for global peace," he said.

Sherpao extended gratitude to the British envoy for extending help in the wake of October 2005 earthquake.

Earlier, Saudi envoy in Pakistan Ali Awadh Asseri called on Sherpao at his office.●