By Agencies

Prime Minister David Cameron said on Wednesday that  Britain and the United States must continue to work with Pakistan as their countries seek to stamp out terrorism.

“Far from from walking away we’ve got to work even more closely with them,” said Cameron at a news conference with visiting US President Barack Obama.

Originally published by The Express Tribune

“Pakistan has suffered more from terrorism than any other country. Their enemy is our enemy. We need to work with them,” Cameron said.

Obama and Cameron both extended their support to Pakistan in its fight against terrorism, making it clear that they don’t intend to abandon Pakistan while it is reeling from terror attacks.

Kerry cites internal threat

US Senator John Kerry says the greatest threat to Pakistan is the militancy within its borders.

Kerry said the United States should be concerned about extremists in Pakistan and the ease with which they cross the porous border with Afghanistan. He said it will take adroit and persistent diplomacy to convince Pakistani military leaders that the real threat to their sovereignty does not come from the eastern border and from across the Atlantic, but rather, comes from violent extremists in Pakistan.

Meanwhile, Senator Richard Lugar said the US should refocus its resources on Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia to confront the global terrorist threat.

Gates defends aid

US Defence Secretary Robert Gates has defended American assistance for Pakistan amid strains in the bilateral relationship.

Gates says America’s aid has not been a waste as actions in Swat and South Waziristan have been helpful to the United States. The US defence secretary says the Obama administration has made a significant effort to try and change the nature of relationship with Pakistan.

The Pentagon leader’s remarks opposed the view by some Congressmen who want the Capitol Hill to cut down aid for Pakistan following bin Laden’s discovery in the country.