British HC calls on Ahsan Iqbal.

ISLAMABAD -- British High Commissioner to Islamabad Christian Turner Monday called on the Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal and discussed matters of mutual interest and bilateral cooperation in various fields.

The Minister, while talking to the High Commissioner, said that Pakistan had long-standing historic ties with the United Kingdom and relations between the two countries needed to be further increased for the mutual benefit of the two sides. The Minister also apprised the envoy about the economic agenda and priorities of the government and said that the present government aims to bring about economic and fiscal stability, leading to economic recovery and growth despite a worst calamity crisis.

The meeting which lasted for an hour also discussed the recent floods in Pakistan and successful launch of Post Disaster Need Assessment PDNA. The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan's efforts in the recent flood especially in Rescue and Relief operations in a short span of time and also assured full support in the rehabilitation plan which has been started by the...