General David Petraeus Arrives in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: US Central Command (CENTCOM) chief General David Petraeus arrived in Islamabad today (Tuesday), on a two-day visit to help defuse India-Pakistan military tensions and discuss cooperation in the on-going war on terror.

According to the sources he will meet civilian and military leaders of Pakistan. The US leader will get information about the post-Mumbai military build-up between India and Pakistan and its impact on Pakistan’s efforts in the war on terror.

He would also discuss the situation in Afghanistan.

It is General Petraeus’ second visit to Pakistan since he assumed the office last year. It comes on the day when the new US administration is being sworn-in in Washington.

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