Pakistan, Aug. 10 -- Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh has said bilateral relations are in a much better position than before, but warned that continued progress requires sustained effort. He said both countries should use the current positive environment to build a lasting and results-focused partnership.

Speaking at an event in Washington, Sheikh said Pakistan-US relations had experienced several ups and downs throughout history but had continued despite difficult periods. He stressed that the present improvement should not create complacency and instead should encourage both sides to deepen cooperation.

The ambassador said Pakistan could maintain its own stability while also contributing to peace and stab...