Foreign Office spokesman Nafees Zakaria on Friday said that Pakistan has a clear stance regarding the issue of terrorism, adding that the international community has appreciated successes achieved by Pakistan against fight against terrorism.

In his weekly briefing, Zakaria noted that new partnerships have been emerging in the South Asian region.

Regarding Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif?s visit to the US, Zakaria said that schedule for the visit has not been finalised yet, adding that Asif will soon commence visits to various other countries.

Zakaria said that Pakistan is in contact with the US through various channels.

The foreign office spokesman condemned the continued atrocities against the residents of India-occupied Kashmir and expressed concerns over the arrest of Hurriyat leaders Syed Ali Geelani, Yasin Malik and others.