Islamabad, July 03: If Palestine problem is resolved in accordance with the aspirations of Palestinian people then there is no impediment in the way of recognition of Israel, Pakistan for information minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad stated has said. In a press conference here yesterday, he said Pakistan's stance vis-a-vis Israel was very clear.
The minister remarked that Pakistans image has improved by President Pervez Musharraf's trip to four nations and the world community has got the opportunity to understand Pakistan in a better way. "As far as F-16 issue is concerned, although we have regretted over the issue but it is not so important...We have money then we can purchase Miraj or other fighter planes," he said.

He made it clear that Pakistan has not compromised on its national security but received compensation from the United States on utilising Pakistans facilities during the war against terrorism.
Bureau Report