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ISLAMABAD: US special envoy for Pakistan and Afghanistan Richard Holbrooke Wednesday ruled out interference by US forces in Pakistan, saying there is no US army present in Pakistan nor does his country want any US military action here.He said this while talking to a delegation of the welfare organizations and veterans hailing from Malakand and Swat, who called on him in Islamabad. On the occasion, US ambassador in Pakistan Anne W Patterson was also present.
Holbrooke said the government and people of Pakistan are to play more vital and real role in the rehabilitation of the affectees and US role is limited to the extent of giving assistance, which would be performed to the core.
The delegation apprised the US special envoy of their grievances in connection with problems involved in the rehabilitation of Malakand affectees.