Pakistan not to seek weapons from US

The Pakistan government has decided that it will not take technical assistance and weapons from the United States under a comprehensive security strategy being devised by a high-powered committee to combat terrorism.

An official source said here Friday that the government was looking at other options to purchase latest bomb detectors, weapons and other equipment for its security agencies.

Rehman Malik, the prime minister’s adviser on interior, also said at a recent press conference that no assistance would be acquired from the US and any of its security agencies.

The high-powered security committee formed by Prime Minister Yousuf Gilani to devise a strategy to combat terrorism met on Thursday and suggested that civil armed forces, including police, should be provided latest equipment, bomb detectors and vehicles.