Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States Husain Haqqani is traveling around the US dispelling the claims that Islamabad maintains close contacts with Afghan militants, according to a US newspaper. The Washington Times cited Haqqani’s recent speech during his continuing travels to Chicago and other cities in which the envoy appealed for “more understanding” for the difficulties Pakistan faces in dealing with radical elements. “My request to Americans is to be patient with Pakistan,” he said in one of the appearances. In his presentation, Haqqani referred to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s remarks at a Congressional hearing to justify Pakistan’s attempts to hold talks with the Taliban.