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Friends of Pakistan (FoP) meeting will be held today in New York. President Asif Ali Zardari, US President Barack Obama and UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown will jointly preside over the meeting. Energy Task Force to tackle energy crisis in Pakistan is expected to be set up during the meeting. According to diplomatic sources, many important announcements are also expected to be made. A comprehensive plan for FATA similar to Malakand will also be introduced which will be approved in the meeting of FoDP ministers next year. According to diplomatic sources, Energy Task Force comprised of friends of Pakistan will search cooperation opportunities in energy sector for Pakistan. A multi-donor trust is also expected to be established for the progress and prosperity of border areas especially FATA. Friends of Pakistan have reservations about the process of use of funds and its benefits to people, sources revealed.
