Islamabad, March 23: Notwithstanding India’s reservations, the US today said it would “consider” Pakistan’s request for a civil nuclear deal as it wanted to help the country meet its immediate and long-term energy needs.
Ahead of the crucial bilateral strategic dialogue between the US and Pakistan tomorrow, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made it clear that the issue of energy would be one of the subjects of discussion but refused to pre-judge the outcome of the talks.
“I am sure that’s going to be raised and we are going to be considering it but I can’t pre-judge or pre-empt what the outcome of our discussions will be,” Clinton said when asked whether Pakistan can have a civil nuclear deal with the US similar to the one Washington has with India.
“On the energy issues specifically there are more immediate steps that could be taken.
—Agencies