The US Ambassador to Pakistan, Ryan C. Crocker, called on NWFP Governor Lieutenant General Ali Muhammad Jan Aurakzai (Retd) at Governor's House here on Wednesday. The envoy who was also accompanied by Ms Lynne Tracy, principal officer, US Consulate at Peshawar, remained with the governor for some time and discussed various matters of common interest.
The provincial governor apprised the ambassador about the overall situation in Fata, as it was developing in the wake of the recent events, especially in Waziristan. It was appreciated that cross-border activities had dropped significantly during the past month or so.
The socio-economic development of Fata also came under discussion, especially the sustainable development programme of Fata Vision - 2015, which would require major inputs from donor community.
At present, the political process underway in tribal areas was also discussed, especially proposed tribal Jirgas for settlement of Afghan crisis on this occasion.