Pakistan's Sharif poised to become PM
- 11 years ago
Nawaz Sharif is poised to become Pakistan's prime minister for a third time and is making better relations with India a priority.
In a symbolic step Sharif said both sides had extended invitations for diplomatic visits by the countries' leaders.
He said mistrust between the nations must be tackled.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) PAKISTAN PM-DESIGNATE, NAWAZ SHARIF SAYING:
"Fears on your side, fears on our side, I think we want to really seriously address this."
Sharif's return to power has raised concern he may cross swords with Pakistan's powerful military, a fear he wants to alleviate.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) PAKISTAN PM-DESIGNATE NAWAZ SHARIF SAYING:
"So, we have to work together we are facing huge problems in this country and we all have to be on the same page to be able to solve these problems."
The election was a democratic milestone in a country ruled by the military for more than half of its history - as it marked the first transition from o
In a symbolic step Sharif said both sides had extended invitations for diplomatic visits by the countries' leaders.
He said mistrust between the nations must be tackled.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) PAKISTAN PM-DESIGNATE, NAWAZ SHARIF SAYING:
"Fears on your side, fears on our side, I think we want to really seriously address this."
Sharif's return to power has raised concern he may cross swords with Pakistan's powerful military, a fear he wants to alleviate.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) PAKISTAN PM-DESIGNATE NAWAZ SHARIF SAYING:
"So, we have to work together we are facing huge problems in this country and we all have to be on the same page to be able to solve these problems."
The election was a democratic milestone in a country ruled by the military for more than half of its history - as it marked the first transition from o