US committed to relationship with Pakistan

Washington: The US is committed to its relationship with Pakistan, a State Department spokesman said on Wednesday as Pakistan's powerful ISI chief Lt Gen Ahmed Shuja Pasha arrived in Washington on a day-long visit.

"We value our partnership with Pakistan. It's not always easy but it's certainly vital, and it's in both our shared interests. We're strongly committed to it," State Department spokesman Mark Toner told reporters at his daily news conference.

"You know, it's important to note, with all the talk about military and security assistance, our civilian assistance does continue without any restrictions," Toner said in response to a question.