ISLAMABAD – US Foreign Minister Mike Pompeo accompanied with Military ChiefGeneral Joseph Dunford is arriving Islamabad Tomorrow, Wednesday.

According to details, US Foreign Minister Mike Pompeo and Military Chief,General Dunford are expected to meet Prime Minister Imran Khan and theircounterpart during the visit.

Pompeo is arriving in Islamabad days after the Trump administrationcancelled USD 300 million in military aid to Pakistan as it was not doingenough against terrorist groups inside its borders, the latest controversyto hit Islamabad’s troubled relationship with Washington.

Earlier, US Defense Secretary, during a news briefing at Pentagon, saidthat US had permanent interests in South Asia and wanted to maintain apresence there to have influence in the region. He further added that USdelegation and Pakistani officials will be deciding future ties in themeeting.

US Military Chief said that US wants to maintain diplomatic and securitypresence in South Asia.

US Foreign Minister Mike Pompeo and Military Chief, General Dunford arealso scheduled to meet Prime Minister Imran Khan.