US cant succeed in Afghanistan without Pak: Gilani

America cant fight in Afghanistan without Pakistan. We know our strategic importance. No war can be won in Afghanistan without us, The Daily Times quoted Gilani,as saying.

Responding to a point of order raised by Opposition Leader Chaudhry Nisat Ali Khan,Gilani said Islamabad would never compromise on the security of the countrys nuclear programme,adding that it would also not accept regional imbalance.

He also criticised the United States for its discriminatory attitude,and urged Washington to enter into a civil nuclear deal with Pakistan as it has done with India.

If India has been given a civil nuclear facility,why is Pakistan denied that and restrictions are imposed? Gilani questioned.

We will not compromise on our countrys honour and self-respect merely for the sake of aid. We have been constantly telling them we want trade 8230; not aid, he added.

Commenting on the new US security measures to screen Pakistanis,he termed the latest step as humiliating and against self-respect.

We condemn it 8230; we are using diplomatic channels to raise an issue, Gilani added.