Democracy getting stronger under Nawaz, says Obama

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WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama said on Thursday that democracy in Pakistan was being strengthened under the leadership of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

Allaying earlier apprehensions about the meeting between Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and President Obama, no reference was made to a nuclear deal but the two leaders spoke of further strengthening ties between their countries in various spheres and ensuring a durable partnership.