ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani Thursday ruled out US win in Afghanistan without Pakistan’s help and that US attitude of imposing restrictions on Pakistan after striking a deal with India is unacceptable.
He said this while addressing the National Assembly session in Islamabad.
The Prime Minister admitted that despite 60-year long relations with the US, trust deficit exists between the two countries.
He said the US has been told that drone attacks proves to be counter-productive because they only incite tribesmen to take up militancy and join the extremists. “The whole world has realized that the strikes by unmanned aircrafts incite negative sentiments,” he added.
The Premier said efforts are being made to persuade the US on the matter of drone strikes.
“We have made it clear and continue to convince the US that Pakistan needs trade and not aid,” he told the house.
He said Pakistan is not in favour of building relations with anyone at the expense of country’s integrity. We want relations with international forces on equal level.
The US has also been conveyed the concerns of Pakistanis regarding Dr. Aafia Siddiqui and tried to convince it to release her to gain popularity in Pakistan. He said a lawyer has been appointed for Dr. Aafia.
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