Barrister Saif meets US diplomat

PESHAWAR: Adviser to KP Chief Minister on Information Barrister Dr Muhammad Ali Saif met with Zach Harkenrider, minister of the political section and acting deputy head of mission at the US Embassy.

During the meeting, an official communique said, both sides discussed the tense situation between Pakistan and India following the false flag operation in Pahalgam. The discussions also covered regional peace, law and order and the political climate at both national and provincial levels.

Barrister Saif condemned India’s baseless allegations post-Pahalgam and highlighted Indian Prime Minister Modi’s war-mongering behaviour. He also briefed the US delegation on politically motivated and fabricated cases against political prisoners, including Imran Khan.

The two sides discussed development issues in the province, especially in the newly merged districts. The US delegation appreciated the provincial government’s initiatives for public welfare and assured full cooperation from the United States.