Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik has denied the presence of Mullah Omar and Osama bin Laden in Pakistan. Rehman stated these views during the first phase of the Pak-US strategic dialogue being held in Islamabad. Speaking to an American delegation in Islamabad, Malik also declared that Mullah Omar and Osama bin Laden are not hiding in Pakistan. Rehma also asked the US to repatriate Dr Aafia Siddiqui under international law. The comments were made during the Pakistan-US strategic dialogue held in the Islamabad. Malik apprised the participants on Pakistans policy against terrorism and the shortcomings of its security forces while fighting the war. The second phase of the dialogue will see participants discussing how terrorism can be countered, and how security forces of both countries can increase cooperation.
