Pakistan demanded an "unconditional" support in the fight against terrorism.

President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari said that the financial aid the country in the fight against terrorism must be "unconditional" and not related to any claims, reports Associated Press. A statement was made at a meeting in Islamabad with U.S. Special Envoy Richard Holbrooke and the chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mallenom.
According to Zardari, Pakistan has faithfully fulfilled its obligations to fight terrorism and for its successful continuation of the country needs "unconditional support" of the international community in the field of education, health, training and equipping anti-terrorist units.
According to the agency, the statement reflects the frustration of Pakistani authorities to the fact that the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama linked the issue of providing financial assistance to the billions of dollars to the performance of Pakistan a number of conditions that are not clearly defined. In addition, the Americans intend to evaluate the effectiveness of anti-terrorism measures.
At the same time the U.S. has repeatedly voiced suspicions that Pakistan's secret services are in secret communication with Al-Qaeda and the Taliban are active in the country and used Pakistan as a base for attacks on U.S. troops and their allies in Afghanistan.
Pakistan rejected the accusations of collaboration with terrorists. According to the president, the country has proven its dedication to the fight against militants that killed hundreds of Pakistanis in anti-terrorist operations in the border areas with Afghanistan since the since the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001 the country abandoned its support for the Taliban and al-Qaida . In addition, numerous terrorist attacks, caused by dissatisfaction extremists US-Pakistani cooperation, occurring in the territory of Pakistan.
However, Zardari said that military operations can not be the only way to solve the problem. He believes that the talks with various militant groups, which often have conflicting goals, are needed.
After Pakistan on the main overland supply route Afghan contingent United States and NATO. Attacks on convoys in Pakistan are taking place regularly. In addition, many militants groups active in the area of the Afghan-Pakistan border of both states. Several times the United States apply an air of militant bases in Pakistan. Although the official said Islamabad every time the unacceptability of the interference of foreign forces, such measures are considered by many observers, informally agreed with the Government.