Ban arrives in Islamabad on two-day visit

ISLAMABAD: United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon arrived in Islamabad late Monday night on a two-day visit, Geo News reported.

The UN chief will call on President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, the Speaker National Assembly besides military leadership.

He will attend the 14th August Flag hoisting ceremony as a special guest. He will also be inaugurating the Center for International Peace and Stability at the National University of Science and Technology in Islamabad and will attend an event on youth and education.

A UN statement said "In line with Malala Day last month he will meet with students in Islamabad to discuss efforts to promote and expand quality education for all".

Ban is visiting Pakistan at a time of tense situation at LoC, where India has been violating ceasefire.

Pakistan will likely to raise issue of Pak-India tense situation with Ban Ki-moon.