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UK-Pakistan to 'stand together'

The Prime Minister has pledged to "stand together" with Pakistan in the fight against terrorism following talks with his newly-elected counterpart Nawaz Sharif. He also said the relationship will focus on opportunities for trade and investment.

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David Cameron to meet with Nawaz Sharif

Nawaz Sharif Credit: A3464 Rainer Jensen/DPA/Press Association Images

David Cameron will become the first world leader to meet Pakistan's newly-elected Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif later today.

The meeting with Mr Sharif, who became Pakistan's Prime Minister for an unprecedented third time last month in a surprise landslide election victory for his party, follows talks with President Asif Ali Zardari yesterday.

Mr Cameron's visit to Pakistan is being seen as an attempt to "relaunch" the UK's relationship with the country and open doors for British businesses.

A Number 10 source said: "The emphasis for us is relaunching the Pakistan relationship, getting in there early, helping work with them to shape the right reforms on security and development and also open up potential for British business given the growth in the Pakistan economy and potential there."

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