ISLAMABAD, September 18, SPA -- Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri Monday said the world should extend help to Pakistan to fulfill its energy requirements through peaceful nuclear technology, keeping in view its growing energy needs. He told reporters that the European countries should adopt criteria based approach and extend cooperation to Pakistan for peaceful nuclear programme. Kasuri said Pakistan is the fifth biggest country and its energy needs are increasing due to economic growth. The foreign minister said Pakistan has required infrastructure to use the nuclear technology in a peaceful manner for producing energy. Therefore, the European Union and particularly the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) should extend its help to Pakistan, he added.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/483701