US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived here today for consultations with the newly-elected government in Pakistan and nudge it to eliminate terrorist safe-havens ahead of the withdrawal of US-led troops from neighbouring Afghanistan.        

Kerry, who had earlier postponed his visit, will hold meetings with President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and army chief General Ashfaq Kayani tomorrow.        

This is Kerry's maiden visit to Pakistan after becoming the Secretary of State. Bilateral relations and regional situation especially resumption of strategic dialogue between Pakistan and the United States besides the issue of drone strikes will be discussed during Kerry's meeting with the top leadership.          

The two sides are expected to discuss resumption of strategic dialogue as well as cooperation in different fields including energy, the Pakistan Foreign Office officials said.