

intelligence believes that Pakistan still keeps close ties to the group. Pakistan is seen the key player in any deal because of its historic relationship with the Taliban - Pakistan helped the Taliban form and take power in Afghanistan in the 1990s, and U.S. wants a peace deal between the Taliban and the Afghan government before that withdrawal. drone policy is just one of the many issues complicating the relationship between the two countries. There is the scheduled withdrawal of American troops from neighboring Afghanistan.

operations against terrorists "are precise, lawful and effective." The White House responded with the assertion that the U.S. drone strikes are in violation of international law and human rights. The meeting comes a day after reports from two human rights groups found that U.S. No breakthroughs are expected today as Pakistan's new prime minister and President Obama sit down for the first time. Newly elected Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif, left, is pictured in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, June 5, 2013.
