President to look for N-deal in Beijing

ISLAMABAD - As President Asif Ali Zardari leaves today for China on a four-day visit, the official circles here said that the main item on his agenda is a nuclear deal with friendly neighbouring state followed by joint anti-terrorism efforts and cooperation in the fields of trade and economy.

An official, who requested anonymity, told TheNation that President Zardari would seek a nuclear deal with China to meet the ever-increasing energy needs of Pakistan.

“What we need from our Chinese friends is the building of new nuclear reactors with their help and indications are already there that they will not disappoint us,” he said.