Bill designating Pak as 'state sponsor for terror' will not be successful: McCain

September 25, 2016 13:26

Pakistan's former president Asif Ali Zardari has been assured by United States Senator John McCain that the bill to designate Islamabad as a state sponsor for terrorism will not be successful.

McCain is said to have pointed out that the bill had been moved by a small minority in Congress and would not garner support, reports the Express Tribune.

During telephonic conversation with Zardari on Friday, both the leaders also discussed bilateral and international issues.

While the former president insisting that Pakistan is a victim of terrorism itself and will never support it, McCain reportedly acknowledged the sacrifices made by Pakistan in the fight against terrorism.

The duo also agreed that it is in the interest of peace and stability that Pakistan continues to play its part in the fight against the global threat of terrorism.

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