US Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter on Saturday said that the resumption of Nato supply lines is a positive step of the government of Pakistan and, it should continue uninterrupted. He was talking to media persons during his farewell visit to Gadani area of Balochistan.
Dr Marilyn Wyatt, wife of US envoy, Karachi-based Consul General William Martin and Advisor to PM Sindh Waqas Malik accompanied the US ambassador. "We are well cognisant of the issues facing the people of Balochistan", he said and added that the United States fully supported the government of Balochistan to overcome the problems being faced by it in numerous sectors. Gadani ship-breaking industry is of an international standard, the Ambassador noted and assured all-out support of the US government in terms of provision of the latest machinery and sharing expertise.
"We will also assist the provincial government in establishing the schools and health centres in Gadani to facilitate the local people," he added. During the visit, Ambassador met with fishermen at the jetty in Gadani. He also he visited the ship-breaking yards where he was briefed on the industry. The Ambassador also spoke to the labourers.