US -Taliban peace deal would bring to Pakistan, Dr Tuner.

British High Commissioner (BHC) to Pakistan Dr Christian Tuner on Thursday said the recent peace deal between US and Taliban would bring peace to Pakistan's western border which is in the interest of country. The government of Pakistan has taking very positive approach in supporting the move to peace and afghan negotiations which would end the 20 years of war in Afghanistan.

Dr Christine Turner was giving a talk at Bradford University, he is touring North of the England to share his views of Pakistan and interact with British Pakistani's.

He appreciated Prime Minister Imran Khan for his distinguished approach by returning the Indian pilot and calling for de-escalation in the wake of Pulwana incident last year. BHC Turner said UK cannot impose a solution in regard to Kashmir and this issue needs to be resolved bilaterally by India and Pakistan. However, he said that we want to de-escalate the situation and both countries communicate with each other.

BHC Dr Turner said that since his arrival in Pakistan one thing which strike him is the perception about the country which he stressed did not match the reality. Terming Pakistan his home, he said some people have stereotype about Pakistan, however in reality the country went through very difficult times during the war against terror and faced domestic security threats.

Islamabad: Sharing his experience in Pakistan, BHC Turne said Pakistan has made extraordinary success in tackling security situation in the last 5 years. No country in the world has achieved such an improved situation in its own security with great scarifies and loses and Pakistan deserves credit for doing so.He said that country faces various challenges but is witnessing 80 percent drop in the security instances and since his arrival he recommended the lowering of travel advice for British nationals travelling to Pakistan. He told the audience that UK mission in Islamabad wants to see more British people to visit Pakistan for tourism and business.Referring to the Royal visit of Pakistan last autumn, BHC Turner said the successful visit has really showcase the country on the world stage and left a huge impression on the royal couple. Similarly, he said that the resumption of British Airways flights from Islamabad is another example of the UK confidence in the future of Pakistan. He said that there are 25 direct weekly fights between UK- Pakistan from four cities...