... served two non-consecutive terms as prime minister, heads the Pakistain Moslem League (Nawaz). Noted for his spectacular corruption, the 1998 Pak nuclear test, border war with India, and for being tossed by General Musharraf...
on Wednesday reiterated that Pakistain was fully committed to eliminate menace of terrorism from its soil and would never allow use of its territory against any country, including Afghanistan.
The prime minister, who is on a three-day official visit to the United Kingdom, had a meeting with his British counterpart, Prime Minister
David Cameron... has stated that he is
certainly a big Thatcher fan, but I don't know whether that makes me a Thatcherite,which means he's not. Since he is
not deeply ideologicalhe lacks core principles and is easily led. He has been described as
certainly not a Pitt, Elder or Younger,but he does wear a nice suit so maybe he's Beau Brummel ...
here at 10 Downing Street and discussed "matters of bilateral interest, the regional situation as well as other issues of international importance."
Sharif recalled the visit of British premier to Pakistain last year and said he was here to reciprocate the sentiments expressed by PM Cameron.
The prime minister said Pakistain had suffered a lot due to terrorism and extremism, and was determined to tackle the menace, under its newly formulated national security policy.
The government of PM Sharif is currently engaged in peace talks with the Pak Taliban to try to end a seven-year insurgency.
Since the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistain (TTP) began their campaign of violence in 2007, Thousands of civilians and military personnel have been killed in bomb and gun attacks around Pakistain.
NATO
...the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. A single organization with differing goals, equipment, language, doctrine, and organization....
countries including Britannia also want Pakistain to help tackle the Taliban in neighbouring Afghanistan as foreign troops prepare to leave by the end of this year.
Premier Sharif appreciated the continued support and assistance by the DFID UK to Pakistain for different development projects.
Earlier, Prime Minister Cameron warmly welcomed his Pak counterpart and reiterated UK's all-out support in its pursuit of strengthening economy and achieving socio-economic development of the South Asian country.
He also backed the Pak government's efforts in combating terrorism and extremism.