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  Elements in Pak helping al-Qaeda: White House  
 
STAFF WRITER 0:36 HRS IST

Lalit K Jha

Washington, Jul 26 (PTI) The US today said that it was not at all surprised by the stunning release of classified documents by the Wikileaks on war against terror which says there are safe havens in Pakistan and elements in that country's establishment are helping al-Qaeda and Taliban.

Responding to a volley of questions from reporters at his daily news briefing, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said that these American concerns remains.

"The direction of our relationship with Pakistan, based on steps that we've asked them to take, has improved that relationship," Gibbs said.

But more needs to be done by Pakistan, as the White House do not want status quo to be maintained, he asserted.

"We have certainly known about safe havens in Pakistan. We have been concerne
 
 
     
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