Pakistan Must Part of Negotiation Process: Prime Minister

ISLAMABAD -- Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Friday said Pakistan must be involved in the "negotiation process" as it is part of the solution to the Afghan problem. Talking to office bearers of Diplomatic Correspondent Association of Pakistan (DCAP) here at Prime Minister House, he said, "Without involving Pakistan, any negotiation process cannot be succeeded."The Prime Minister said Pakistan has taken initiative on the Afghanistan issue and making sincere efforts to ensure peace and security in the region. Gilani said, "Pakistan is part of the solution to Afghan issue and not the problem."