U.S., Pak. open talks on extradition

ISLAMABAD, AUG. 9. The United States and Pakistan have opened talks on extradition of wanted Pakistani nationals on corruption charges as well as legal procedure for the same, officials said today.

Mr. Harry Marshall of the U.S. Law and Justice Department is visiting the National Accountability Bureau to explain his country's legal position necessary for extradition.

The Pakistani Interior Minister, Mr. Moinuddin Haider, said he had discussed the issue with the U.S. ambassador. ``I think the Americans now understand our position,'' he said.

The U.S. official would discuss the extradition issue and the procedure involved in it and brief the Pakistani officials on the subject.

- PTI

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