[DAWN] The Foreign Minister of Germany Dr Frank-Walter Steinmeier was given assurances by the adviser on national security Sartaj Aziz...Adviser to Pak Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on National Security and Foreign Affairs, who believes in
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that the ongoing military action in North Wazoo was against all terrorist organizations, including the Haqqani Network.
"Haqqani network is no longer present in Pakistain, and they have shifted to Afghanistan after the recent military operations in the area," said Sartaj Aziz during a meeting with Dr Steinmeier.
"The infrastructure supporting Haqqani network in North Waziristan has been dismantled," added Aziz.
Earlier, the German foreign minister reached Islamabad on Monday on a two-day official visit.
Steinmeier is here to discuss matters relating to bilateral and regional interest with particular focus on peace and stability in the region.
Later, a meeting between Dr Steinmeier and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif
... served two non-consecutive terms as prime minister, heads the Pakistain Moslem League (Nawaz). Noted for his spectacular corruption, the 1998 Pak nuclear test, border war with India, and for being tossed by General Musharraf...
was held at the PM House.
The German foreign minister expressed deep respect and gratitude for Pakistain's efforts in the fight against terrorism and encouraged the government to continue the close collaboration with Afghanistan.
"Pakistain and Afghanistan need to work together for peace and prosperity in the region," stated the German envoy.
He, however, expressed concern
...meaning the brow was mildly wrinkled, the eyebrows drawn slightly together, and a thoughtful expression assumed, not that anything was actually done or indeed that any thought was actually expended...
over the military courts which have been established to try terror-related cases.