Friday, Jan. 22, 2010 - Pakistan yesterday pressed the United States for bilateral civilian nuclear trade arrangements and recognition as a legitimate nuclear-weapon state, the Daily Times of Pakistan reported
Pakistani Defense Minister Ahmad Mukhtar voiced the demands during a meeting with U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates that addressed the necessity of developing a long-term cooperative relationship between the two states. The officials discussed Pakistan's geopolitical, financial and security circumstances, and Mukhtar emphasized his country's actions to combat domestic militants. More >>>
