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Trade body tense over Pak-US tension

LAHORE: The Pak-US Business Council Sunday expressed their serious concerns over the series of wild allegations and threats to Pakistan by the US administration and armed forces chief to achieve their interests. Founder Chairman Pak US Business Council and veteran trade leader Iftikhar Ali Malik while talking to APP here said that The United States must realise the sacrifices being offered by Pakistan to fight against menace of terror in the region. He said that the US should demonstrate the highest degree of responsibility in the war against terrorism. He said the entire world candidly acknowledged several times that Pakistan is the only country of the globe that suffered trillions of dollars' losses since 9/11, he added. He said that 5000 valiant troops of Pakistan armed forces laid down their lives in the war against terrorism and more than 35000 innocent people lost their lives in suicide attacks. Pakistan has sustained loss of at least $4 trillion including $ 200 billion to its economic sector in the aftermath of 9/11 and turmoil in Afghanistan", said Iftikhar Ali Malik. He said that at this crucial juncture, the entire nation especially business community stands united with valiant armed forces of Pakistan against any external threats. He said that conspiracies hatched against Pakistan by foreign elements would fizzle out. "With the grace of Allah Almighty our country will survive well". He lauded the services of armed forces personnel who sacrificed with their lives while fighting with terrorists. (APP)