Friday, October 30, 2009



Clinton ends tough Pakistan trip

Hillary Clinton, reaching out one more time to Pakistan, is working to overcome tensions in a relationship she has described as scarred.

On her third day here and after countless roundtables and town hall meetings it appeared people were starting to be a bit more receptive. But in a BBC interview she acknowledged that challenges remained. Washington wants Pakistan to go after al-Qaeda and the hardcore Afghan Taliban.

Mrs Clinton leaves Pakistan encouraged by what she heard in official meetings but very much aware of the deep-seated mistrust of America here. Washington doesn't necessarily want to be loved here but it does need to manage the tension.

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