Washington: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar says Pakistan has received an extraordinary reception at the Board of Peace meeting in Washington. In a video message, he said US President appreciated Pakistan's role for world peace, which increased Pakistan's prestige at the global level.

According to Radio Pakistan, he said Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. Information Minister further said due to successful foreign policy, Pakistan is emerging as an important and effective player on the global stage.