Pakistan looking for strong trade, investment ties with US: Ambassador Asad Majeed Khan.

WASHINGTON -- Pakistan is looking for strong bilateral trade and investment ties with the US under the new administration of President Joe Biden, country's envoy to Washington Asad Majeed Khan said on Friday.

Talking to media, Asad Majeed said Islamabad and Washington are working together for peace in Afghanistan along with other nations. "The US also wanted that the Afghan soil is not used against any other country."

The comments from the envoy came after Joe Biden took oath as the 46th president of the united states after four tumulous years of Donald Trump.

"There is no question of 'do more' or 'do less' for us now, taking the right steps is the need of the hour," the envoy said. He noted that the new US administration would realise Pakistan's efforts when it comes to know about the ground realities.

"Pakistan is not...