Pakistani Ambassador to the United States Sherry Rehman has said the country's ties with Washington should be bilateral and not unilateral, insisting that Pakistan should be given its justified status.

Rehman said that a healthy bilateral relationship was important because it was through this that peace and stability could be assured in the region, The News reports.

She said Pakistan has given a clear message to the US that ties between both the countries should be based on mutual respect and equality.

The ambassador further assured that the Pakistan government would complete its term regardless of the political instability in the country. (ANI)