US vows to stand by Pervez

Reiterating its support for Pak prez, US said the recent assassination attempts on him underline the need to continue the war on terror.

Reiterating its support to Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf, United States has said the recent assassination bids on him underlines the need to continue the war on terror.

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"It's a reminder that the war on terrorism continues," White House press secretary Scott McClellan said.

"President Musharraf has been a strong partner in our global war on terrorism. We will continue to work with him on our global efforts," he said.

The Pakistani General survived two back-to-back assassination bids in Rawalpindi on Christmas Day.

Musharraf was not hurt, but the blasts near a petrol pump killed 15 people and injured 46, including several policemen.

The attack was the second attempt on Musharraf's life in less than two weeks.

In a televised address, the Pakistan President blamed terrorists and communal forces for the attempt on his life and vowed to "cleanse the country of these extremists."