ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States presidents are expected to discuss comprehensive denuclearisation of South Asia and a likely roadmap for settlement of the Kashmir dispute during their talks early next week, a top level government official revealed.

The source claimed deployment of Pakistan Army in Iraq could also feature in the talks between Pervez Musharraf and George W Bush. Another important point of agenda to be discussed is effective role of Pakistani agencies in war against terrorism. The US wants Pakistani support in dealing with the uprising of Taliban in Afghanistan.

A source confirmed that overall 10-point agenda would be discussed between Washington and Islamabad. Nuclear programme, Kashmir, and war against terrorism top the agenda.

Sources said recent peace initiatives in South Asia would come under discussion and how to proceed further on this count.

Sources said on the nuclear issue, the US was pursuing a tough policy, adding Washington has already made its intentions known to the world. Sources said the president would face tough situation in the US in talks over nuclear programme.

Sources said fresh military aid to Pakistan is also likely to be discussed. Likewise, sources added, increase in textile quota would also be taken up with the concerned US authorities.

The official said the write off of $ 2 billion would also be discussed along with fresh financial and economic aid for Islamabad.

The two sides are also likely to discuss measures to stop money laundering besides steps Pakistan has taken since September 11, in line with the guidelines and instructions of US state and treasury departments.