Pakistan's Director-General (DG) Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lieutenant General Rizwan Akhtar has held meetings with top US intelligence officials ahead of Nawaz Sharif's visit to Washington.
According to The Dawn, the meeting has been held to discuss strategic issues and counter-terrorism.
The DG ISI will present a report to Sharif upon his return on Sunday evening and brief the Prime Minister regarding details of his discussions with US officials.
Sharif will depart for Washington after the meeting with the DG ISI.
Sharif has delayed his visit by a day. He will leave for London en route Washington on Sunday, according to sources.
Pakistan's Adviser to the Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz and Foreign Secretary Aizaz Chaudhary left for the US early on Sunday ahead of Sharif to hold preparatory meetings with senior US officials.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app