Washington, Jan 7, SPA -- US Secretary of State Condoleezza Ricehas said the United States maintains "a good relationship" with Pakistan and was helping Pakistan "in its efforts" to fight extremism. She said this in her remarks yesterday at the State Department Correspondents Association's inaugural 'Newsmaker Breakfast.' The Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) quoted Rice as saying "whole South Asia region" was going to be "very high" on her "list of priorities."--SPA 12 09 Local Time 09 09 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/317397