US NSA to reach Pakistan on Sunday

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ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON: US National Security Adviser Susan Rice is expected to arrive in Pakistan on Sunday in an attempt to defuse tensions between Pakistan and India.

The US has expressed concern over recent developments and rising tensions between the neighbouring countries, as well as the ongoing ceasefire violations across the Line of Control and Working Boundary.

During her visit, Rice is expected to meet with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif and her counterpart Sartaj Aziz, among other leaders.

Earlier on Thursday, the US reiterated its call for nuclear-tipped neighbours to resume dialogue to resolve issues, saying America wanted to see tensions decrease between the two countries.