Islamabad, July 23: US special envoy for Pakistan and Afghanistan Richard Holbrooke called on Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani to discuss rehabilitation of the displaced persons of Malakand division and drone attacks.
Prime Minister Gilani in the meeting told the US envoy that the drone attacks in Pakistani territory threatening the war against terrorism and the government’s efforts to separate peaceful tribesmen from the militants.
The prime minister also urged the US to provide more funds for rehabilitation of the displaced persons and reconstruction in the terror-hit region.
Richard Holbrooke promised that his country will provide US$ 160 million for the IDPs soon.
–Agencies