Bulletins 1200 18th January 2017

WASHINGTON: Former President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari met US Senator John McCain and other officials in Washington, ARY News reported.

The influential senator gave a reception in the honour of the ex-Pakistani president, in which many other senators were also present.

Former Pakistani ambassador to United States Sherry Rehman and ex-interior minister Rehman Malik were also present in the reception.

The Pak-US bilateral ties, Pakistan’s sacrifices and efforts against terrorism and matters of mutual interest were discussed during the meeting.

Former president Zardari has been in the United States to attend the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump on January 20th.

Trump, a nominee of the Republican Party, was elected as the 45th President after defeating favorite Democrat Hillary Clinton.