LAHORE, Pakistan — Richard Holbrooke, the veteran US diplomat tapped to help stabilize Pakistan and Afghanistan, began his tour of the region in Islamabad Tuesday. The special representative vowed to ‘listen and learn’ as he met with leaders of the US ally, with whom relations have been strained by US concerns that it’s not doing enough to stem a growing militancy that is spilling into neighboring Afghanistan and India. On Day 1 of Mr. Holbrooke’s three-day visit in Pakistan, leaders who met with him – including President Asif Ali Zardari, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, and Army Chief Gen. Ashfaq Kayani – presented their own concerns over America’s approach in the so-called war on terror, particularly its drone attacks in Pakistan’s tribal areas bordering Afghanistan. ‘I am here to listen and learn’ in ‘this critically important country,’ Holbrooke said in a statement. ‘The United States looks forward to reviewing our policies and renewing our commitment and friendship with the people of Pakistan.’ Holbrooke, who is best known for his part in bringing an end to the Balkans conflict in 1995, arrives in the country at a precarious time. The Pakistani Army is battling militants in the Federally […]