Gilani asks US not to interfere in Pakistan's internal matters

Islamabad, Mar 2 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has asked the US not to interfere in Pakistan's internal matters.

Gilani insisted that Pakistan is a sovereign nation, and therefore it would make decisions which served its interests, The Nation reports.

He said Pakistan would benefit through trade with Iran, adding that an agreement was expected with Tehran for 1000MW of electricity supply to cater the energy needs in the country.

Gilani said the resolution tabled in the US Congress was inconsequential, as it did not represented Washington's policy. He further asked the US to restrain from meddling in Pakistan, saying such attitude generated anti-Americanism in the country.

The Pak-US relations had witnessed many ups and downs, but Pakistan wanted to ensure ties based on mutual respect, as both the countries had shared objectives in the war against terror, Gilani noted.

The prime minister rejected the impression that the democracy was threatened and said matters pertaining to security situation were discussed during the Wednesday's meeting with the army chief, adding the undemocratic elements would only be disappointed. (ANI)