PM Nawaz leaves for US

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Prime Minister of Pakistan Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has left for US on four-day visit on Monday.

PM Nawaz hoped expansion of the scope of US-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue Framework during his talks with President Barack Obama.

He said that being a sovereign country with a strong democratic dispensation, Pakistan has rendered unmatched sacrifice in war on terror as a front-line state. The success of operation Zarb-e-Azb is a manifestation of Pakistan’s unwavering commitment against terrorism and extremism.

The invitation of this visit was given by the US President Barack Obama.

During the visit, the Prime Minister will discuss besides regional situation, matters relating to defence, counter-terrorism, economic, trade, education, health and climatic change.

The Prime Minister will also meet Chairman of House Foreign Affairs Committee and members of Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

He will have business interaction with Pakistan-US Business Council and US Chamber of Commerce and Industry and also deliver a speech at the US Institute of Peace.