Pakistani traders to be given access to US markets: Clinton

Updated at: 2108 PST, Thursday, October 29, 2009

LAHORE: US secretary of state Hillary Clinton Thursday said that Pakistani traders will be allowed access to the US open markets while job opportunities will also be provided to Pakistanis in the US.She announced this while addressing Pakistan’s business community here at Governor House.Clinton said the US not only wants to extend financial help to Pakistan but it also wants direct US investment to the country.She said Pakistani businessmen have come up with strong vision for revival of the country’s economy.The US secretary of state pointed out that democracy, civil society and market economy are the corner stones for development of any country.She said a Pakistan’s positive perspective has come forward against the terrorists and militants.“The US will help Pakistan in local energy generation and building dams,” she said, adding, “the US will continue to play its role towards Pakistan’s progress.”Hillary Clinton said Washington will also take stock of matters relating to women development and welfare. She lauded Pakistani government’s Benazir Income Support Program.