Sharif urges Obama to fulfil his promises on Kashmir issue
30 Oct 2009, 1128 Hrs

Add comment          Mail          Print          Write to Editor

Lahore, Oct.30 Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz chief Nawaz Sharif has urged US President Barack Obama to deliver on his promises of addressing the Kashmir issue.

Sharif met US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton here and told her that Obama, during his presidential campaign, had promised to work towards promoting peace in the region and help normalise the relationship between India and Pakistan.

Terming Obama's proposal as a 'positive concept', Sharif said it was time that the idea should be given proper shape.

"People of Pakistan would welcome such an objective, which would make a meaningful contribution for establishing peace in the region," The Daily Times quoted Sharif, as saying.

Praising Obama's special policy with regard to the Muslim world, Sharif said it would help promote understanding, reduce tension and allay negative emotions associated with the western countries.

The former Prime Minister also took up the issue of the controversial Kerry Lugar Bill with Clinton and urged her resolve the crisis.

Clinton, however, appeared to be in no mood to address the issue. She said that the Obama Administration is aware about the reservations of the people of Pakistan.

"That was why the US government had issued an explanatory note on it (Kerry Lugar Bill)," she said.

Clinton clarified that Washington has no intention to question Pakistan's integrity and solidarity and hurt the feelings of its people through the aid. (ANI)

Related Latest

Dalai Lama hopes PM will discuss Tibet issue with the U.S. leadership India urges West to give up beef to slow down global warming Manmohan to seek Obama pressure over Pakistan Barack Obama bags popular at trade fair Taiwanese trust Obama more than their own president: Survey Resolve A Q Khan's security protocol issue out-of-court, says Lahore High Court Will root out corruption, Congress promises in Jharkhand manifesto China puts dissident student leader on trial after Obama leaves Karzai promises to end cronyism and graft era in Afghanistan Panda swaps four legs for two to fulfil his romantic duties!

Related Latest

US to give crucial information on Headley-Rana accomplice's 26/11 role to India Restoration of Mughal road in J-K heads towards completion China wants a Chinese version of Tibetan Buddhism, says Dalai Lama Cultural heritage of Manipur showcased in Sikkim Green Park stadium's scoreboard, the only manually operated scoreboard in India Dalai Lama hopes PM will discuss Tibet issue with the U.S. leadership 3 injured in fire at Jodhpur's handloom showroom White House prepares for first state visit by Manmohan Singh Bamboo fencing on Nainital's hillside roads to prevent mishaps Indian Navy vessel on solo circumnavigation of world reaches New Zealand

• US to give crucial information on Headley-Rana accomplice's 26/11 role to India
• Restoration of Mughal road in J-K heads towards completion
• Cultural heritage of Manipur showcased in Sikkim
• Green Park stadium's scoreboard, the only manually operated scoreboard in India
• White House prepares for first state visit by Manmohan Singh

• भारतीय क्रिकेट की मजबूत दीवार
• कंगारूओं के आगे ढेर, चीतों से कैसे मुकाबला करेंगें शेर
• Reducing greenhouse gases may not be enough to slow global warming
• बीकानेर महापौर चुनावः एक विश्लेषण
• Deepawali: The Festival Of Lights