David Cameron has promised to "stand together" with Pakistan in the fight against terrorism after holding talks with the country's newly-elected prime minister.
Mr Cameron, the first world leader to visit Nawaz Sharif since his surprise landslide victory in June, said the battle required "tough and uncompromising" action, as well as efforts to tackle the causes of extremism and radicalisation.
Afghanistan was high on the agenda for the Prime Minister following his visit to Camp Bastion and talks with Afghan President Hamid Karzai a day earlier.
Afghanistan was on the agenda following Mr Cameron's visit to Camp Bastion "I profoundly believe that a stable, prosperous, peaceful and democratic Afghanistan is in Pakistan's interest, just as a stable, prosperous, peaceful and democratic Pakistan is in Afghanistan's interest," Mr Cameron said.
He told Mr Sharif: "I know you and President Karzai will work together towards those ends."
Mr Cameron's visit came as a car bomb exploded in a market in Peshawar, killing 15 people and injuring 28. At least three children were among the dead.
Children were among those killed and injured in the blast in Peshawar Speaking after his meeting with Mr Cameron, Mr Sharif condemned the attack.
"Pakistan has suffered the most in terms of human and financial losses," he said.
"We are, therefore, resolved to tackle the menace of extremism and terrorism with renewed vigour and close cooperation with our friends."
Mr Cameron said Mr Sharif was in a "strong position" to put pressure on the Taliban to negotiate a peace deal.
Mr Cameron holds a news conference in Islamabad following the talks "Pakistan has had this democratic transition, which ... will raise its profile in a thoroughly good way in the eyes of the world," he said.
Mr Cameron also used the talks to urge Pakistan to go "further and faster" in boosting trade links with the UK.
A Number 10 source said there was "potential for British business given the growth in the Pakistan economy".
Earlier, the Prime Minister visited Pakistan's national monument where he met people taking part in the British Council's Active Citizens programme, which aims to empower young people to bring about change in their communities.
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