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Coercive measures unjustified, to prove counter-productive: DCC

ISLAMABAD, July 21 (APP): The Defence Committee of the Cabinet (DCC) Monday said "coercive measures," by the international community against Pakistan will be unjustified and would prove counter-productive. Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif chaired the meeting of DCC which met here to review security and strategic situation. "Any coercive measures by the international community would not only be unjustified but counter-productive," said an official announcement. "The major powers must recognize Pakistan was obliged to restore strategic balance and peace and security in South Asia," it said. The DCC expressed satisfaction that nuclear deterrence has been established following Pakistan's successful nuclear tests. "The armed forces were fully prepared to meet any challenge to Pakistan's security." "The Kashmir dispute continues to play a central role in any security calculation for Pakistan." While pursuing a final settlement of Kashmir through bilateral talks with India, it said, "Pakistan remains convinced that effective involvement of major powers and the United Nations was essential for progress towards a just and final settlement of the Kashmir issue. Pakistan will continue to take suitable initiatives in this regard."

Talbott arrives for crucial talks on Tuesday afternoon

ISLAMABAD, July 21 (APP)- US Deputy Secretary of State Strobe Talbott will fly into Islamabad on Tuesday afternoon for key talks with Pakistani officials on a "comprehensive agenda" which notably includes Pakistan's regional security concerns and Washington's non-proliferation objectives. Talbott, who arrives here from New Delhi on the second leg of his visit to nuclearized South Asia, will lead the American delegation to formal talks with senior Pakistani officials on Tuesday evening. Foreign Secretary Shamshad Ahmed will head the Pakistani delegation that holds "threadbare discussions" on issues of mutual concern to both countries. On Wednesday the American official will call on Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and hold a separate meeting with the Foreign Minister as Pakistan hopes for "a meeting of minds" after "mutual consideration, understanding and recognition for the concerns."