Charles thanks Musharraf for terror help

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz (R) walks with Britain's Prince Charles as they arrive to inspect the traditional folk stalls at the Prime Minister's House in Islamabad yesterday. Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, (R) met military ruler President Pervez Musharraf after arriving in Pakistan on Sunday for a 5-day high-profile tour. PHOTO: AFP

"They (Prince Charles and Musharraf) discussed a number of subjects including counter-extremism," a British government official said on condition of anonymity after the meeting.

"The Prince thanked Pakistan for its support for tackling terrorism and for supporting British troops fighting terrorism in the region," the official added.

Pakistan helped Britain thwart an alleged plot to blow up airliners flying from London to the United States in August, arresting several suspects including a Briton.