US urges Pakistan to ensure accountability for Omar Sheikh

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi received a phone call from US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken.

According to a statement issued by the State Department, Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Qureshi discussed how to ensure accountability for convicted terrorist Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh and others responsible for the kidnapping and murder of American journalist Daniel Pearl.

The secretary reinforced U.S. concern about the Pakistani Supreme Court ruling and potential release of these prisoners.

In addition, the Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed the importance of continued U.S.-Pakistan cooperation on the Afghan peace process, support for regional stability, and the potential to expand our trade and commercial ties.