Pakistan vows 'action' on Mumbai

Anger is growing in India that the Mumbai attacks were not prevented

Pakistan's president has vowed to take "strong action" against any elements in his country involved in last week's attacks in the Indian city of Mumbai.

Asif Ali Zardari made the pledge during a meeting with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, his office said.

Speaking after the meeting, Ms Rice said she found the Pakistani leadership "focused" and "committed" on the issue.

Tensions have risen amid Indian claims of Pakistani links to the attacks, which killed at least 188 people.

Islamabad denies any role and has cast doubt on the allegations.

But President Zardari, during his meeting with Ms Rice, repeated an earlier promise to help investigate the attacks, his office said.

Pakistan is determined to ensure its territory is not used for any act of terrorism, the statement went on.

'Robust response'

After her meeting with both Mr Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gillani, Ms Rice said she found a "government that is focused on the threat and understands its responsibilities to respond to terrorism and extremism".

She told a press conference she found the Pakistani leadership "very committed" to dealing with militants on its soil.

India says the attackers had links to Pakistan, which Islamabad has denied

Earlier, she told reporters Pakistan must take a "tough line" on terrorism.

Ms Rice arrived in Pakistan from India where she called on both countries to show moderation in their response to the Mumbai attacks.

While Pakistan needed "a robust response", India should not to take actions that would provoke "unintended consequences", she said.

Last week's attacks at multiple locations in Indian's financial capital stunned the country, with many describing it as India's 9/11.