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U.S. Strike May Have Killed Al-Qaeda Aide
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"We are committed to fight against those extremists and terrorists who are destroying and making the world not safe," Gillani said, adding that there are "a few militants . . . who are disturbing this peace."
Later, in an interview with CNN, Gillani was asked whether the missile strike was a violation of Pakistani sovereignty. "Certainly," he said, adding, "There should be more cooperation on the intelligence side, so that when there is a credible and actionable information given to us, we will hit ourselves."
The trip comes amid growing U.S. concern about Pakistan's inability to contain extremists in its tribal areas. Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden is believed to be hiding there, and they have become a staging ground for attacks in Afghanistan by Taliban militiamen.
The new coalition government in Islamabad has emphasized negotiations with militants and has characterized military action as a last resort. Pakistan, which has received more than $10 billion in U.S. aid since 2001, has resisted suggestions that troops from the United States or other countries be allowed into the region.
The White House announced it is providing an additional $115 million in food aid for Pakistan, where the impoverished population is struggling with skyrocketing food prices.
Correspondent Candace Rondeaux in Islamabad and staff researcher Julie Tate in Washington contributed to this report.
