A set of “highly intrusive” demands from the US to facilitate movement of its military personnel deployed in Pakistan, including they be allowed to carry arms and enter and exit without visas, has been rejected by the government.The 11 demands made by the US shocked Pakistan’s defence and foreign ministries, The News daily reported. The “initial reaction has been a rejection,” it said.The demands were made to the Pakistan government through the ministry of defence. The US Embassy here refused to comment on the demands. Among the demands was that US “military and auxiliary personnel” be granted the same status as the technical and administrative staff of the US embassy. These are similar to conditions in places like Japan, where US has troops.
