US committed to helping Pakistan fight terrorism, says Kerry

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State John Kerry has assured the Pakistani people of America’s “steadfast commitment” to help them defeat terrorists, a senior US official said on Saturday. According to a statement issued by his office in Washington, Secretary Kerry made this pledge during a meeting with Adviser to Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz in London on Friday. Both leaders were there to attend the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict. “In light of the recent attacks on the Karachi Airport, Secretary Kerry reaffirmed our steadfast commitment to the people of Pakistan in their efforts to counter terrorism and build a peaceful and prosperous future,” the official said while briefing journalists on the Kerry-Aziz meeting. “Secretary Kerry made clear that we have a shared interest in building a safer and more prosperous Pakistan,” the official said. Published in Dawn, June 15th, 2014