Grossman, Kayani discuss Haqqani network

The two discussed US concerns about the Haqqani network and other security issues.During the meeting, Kayani told Grossman that Afghanistan’s soil was being used against Pakistan. He made it clear to the US envoy that Pakistan would not tolerate cross-border attacks from Afghanistan any longer.The army chief also laid stress on better bilateral ties based on mutual cooperation. He said that Pakistan was taking steps to halt the movement of terrorists in the Pak-Afghan border area.He also urged a stepped up role for the trilateral commission. The commission should be provided with more intelligence sharing to curb terrorism, he added.Grossman said that the strains in relation between the two allies were temporary and that the two countries needed to think of a way forward. He said that Pakistan and other countries in the region were facing terror threats and that the US wanted better ties with Pakistan.Later, Marc Grossman called on Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani and discussed regional and international issues.The meeting held at the PM House focused Pak-US ties with special reference to Afghanistan. Grossman who arrived here this morning, will also meet President Asif Ali Zardari.According to sources, Pakistan authorities will raise the issue of Coalition Support Fund in the meetings with Grossman. Marc Grossman is visiting Pakistan amid prevailing tension between two countries.