Senator John Kerry (Presidential candidate in 2004, and presentlay Chairman of foreign relation committee) was on his first visit to Pakistan on Saturday the 14th of January 2006. President of Focus had the opportunity to meet with senator Kerry at a function organized by chairman of Pakistan Senate, Mohammad Mian Soomro. Dr. Owais had an opportunity to participate in a discussion with senator Kerry and raised the question of image of both countries and discussed mutual relations and improvement of image. Senator Kerry discussed these issues at various length. Dr. Owais also pointed out the psychological impact of negative reports issued by various research agencies about survival of Pakistan.