Yousuf Raza Gilani
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani. — File photo

KARACHI: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Saturday that Pak-US relations cannot be held hostage because of the Raymond Davis case.

Speaking to the media, after examining the “Peace 2011” Pak Naval exercises, Gilani said that the US had promised to provide the coalition support fund and will not allow Davis’s case affect Pak-US relations.

“Pakistan is paying a heavy price in the war against terrorism but still wants to maintain good relations with the United States,” said Gilani.

Answering to a question Gilani said that the constitutional role of all institutions was fixed and there will be no conflict between the institutions because they will be adjusted in due time.

Speaking about the Pak naval exercises he said that large number of countries had attended the naval exercises and expressed confidence in its performance.

Answering to another question Gilani said that he also belongs to Karachi but had appointed Interior Minister Rehman Malik for affairs relating to the city.

Commenting on the province wide strike observed by the PPP yesterday in Sindh, against the removal of Chairman NAB , Gilani said that he respects the mandate of all parties and will not interfere in their matters.

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