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1st June, 2013
Pak, US hold another round of strategic talks
Pakistani and American officials held yet another session of strategic talks, but much like previous such meetings made no headway except keeping lines of communication open.
Pakistani and American officials held yet another session of strategic talks, but much like previous such meetings made no headway except keeping lines of communication open.
1st May, 2013
US report warns of crisis for Pakistan’s minorities
WASHINGTON: A US government-appointed panel urged Washington Tuesday to step up pressure on Pakistan over religious freedom, warning that risks to its minorities have reached…
WASHINGTON: A US government-appointed panel urged Washington Tuesday to step up pressure on Pakistan over religious freedom, warning that risks to its minorities have reached…
17th April, 2013
Thousands await relief in quake-hit Balochistan town
Over 2,000 houses and dozens of shops were razed to the ground in the border town of Mashkel, one of the worst-affected areas from the earthquake.
Over 2,000 houses and dozens of shops were razed to the ground in the border town of Mashkel, one of the worst-affected areas from the earthquake.
26th March, 2013
US has no favourites in Pakistani political arena
US doesn't want to influence the electoral process in Pakistan to bring in a friendly government, said a senior US official.
US doesn't want to influence the electoral process in Pakistan to bring in a friendly government, said a senior US official.
25th March, 2013
Kerry skips Pakistan to avoid poll campaign
US Secretary of State John Kerry scrapped a planned visit to Pakistan to avoid accusations of meddling in the upcoming elections, US officials said.
US Secretary of State John Kerry scrapped a planned visit to Pakistan to avoid accusations of meddling in the upcoming elections, US officials said.
20th March, 2013
Lawmaker in US seeks cut in aid to Pakistan
A US lawmaker has asked the administration to reduce its aid to Pakistan to offset the impact of sequestration on funds needed for projects at home.
A US lawmaker has asked the administration to reduce its aid to Pakistan to offset the impact of sequestration on funds needed for projects at home.
19th March, 2013
Democratic process moving ahead: US
Victoria Nuland observed that Pakistan was now in the process of forming a transitional government for holding the next elections.
Victoria Nuland observed that Pakistan was now in the process of forming a transitional government for holding the next elections.
16th March, 2013
Ties with US back on track, says envoy
Ambassador of Pakistan to the United Nations Masood Khan has said Pakistan-US relations are back on track after a brief period of tensions.
Ambassador of Pakistan to the United Nations Masood Khan has said Pakistan-US relations are back on track after a brief period of tensions.
14th February, 2013
US to build long-term partnership with Pakistan: Olson
“The United States is committed to strengthening the foundation upon which the Pakistani people can build a more prosperous future,” said US Ambassador Richard Olson.
“The United States is committed to strengthening the foundation upon which the Pakistani people can build a more prosperous future,” said US Ambassador Richard Olson.
24th January, 2013
US, Pakistan are moving out of tense phase
The United States and Pakistan are moving away from the tense phase that marred their relations last year, according to Lt Gen. James Terry, Deputy Commander of the US Forces in Afghanistan.
The United States and Pakistan are moving away from the tense phase that marred their relations last year, according to Lt Gen. James Terry, Deputy Commander of the US Forces in Afghanistan.
4th January, 2013
Pakistan facilitating Afghan peace efforts
Pakistan is working with the United States to facilitate an Afghan-owned and -led reconciliation process, says Ambassador Sherry Rehman.
Pakistan is working with the United States to facilitate an Afghan-owned and -led reconciliation process, says Ambassador Sherry Rehman.
24th December, 2012
Pakistan not driven by strategic over-reach to Afghanistan
Pakistan’s policies are not driven by any strategic over-reach to Afghanistan and this is appreciated in both the US and Afghan capitals, says Ambassador Sherry Rehman.
Pakistan’s policies are not driven by any strategic over-reach to Afghanistan and this is appreciated in both the US and Afghan capitals, says Ambassador Sherry Rehman.
29th November, 2012
US, Pakistan ties fully repaired: Khar
“There was a fairly difficult patch and I think we've moved away from that into a positive trajectory,” Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said in an interview.
“There was a fairly difficult patch and I think we've moved away from that into a positive trajectory,” Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said in an interview.
28th November, 2012
US, Pakistan working quietly to rebuild ties
The US and Pakistan are quietly rebuilding their ties after more than a year of unpleasant interruptions.
The US and Pakistan are quietly rebuilding their ties after more than a year of unpleasant interruptions.
15th October, 2012
Major decisions being taken in Parliament: Sherry
The US understands that all the major decisions on internal and external issues are now being taken in the Parliament, said Sherry Rehman.
The US understands that all the major decisions on internal and external issues are now being taken in the Parliament, said Sherry Rehman.
6th October, 2012
US, Pakistan need joint strategy on drones: Malik
The United States and Pakistan need to have a common strategy to fight terrorism, said Interior Minister Rehman Malik.
The United States and Pakistan need to have a common strategy to fight terrorism, said Interior Minister Rehman Malik.
6th October, 2012
Malik conveys Pakistan’s concern to US on drone attacks
“We have a common enemy and we must have a common strategy to fight this enemy,” said the interior minister during his meeting with Marc Grossman.
“We have a common enemy and we must have a common strategy to fight this enemy,” said the interior minister during his meeting with Marc Grossman.
3rd October, 2012
US, Pakistan trying to rebuild ties
Victoria Nuland told a briefing in Washington that the United States was also helping Pakistan and Afghanistan in resolving their border disputes.
Victoria Nuland told a briefing in Washington that the United States was also helping Pakistan and Afghanistan in resolving their border disputes.
27th September, 2012
Pakistan backs drones’ aim, not method: Khar
Speaking at the Asia Society in New York, the foreign minister said that she accepted the US reasons for the onslaught, but called the strategy short-sighted.
Speaking at the Asia Society in New York, the foreign minister said that she accepted the US reasons for the onslaught, but called the strategy short-sighted.
27th September, 2012
Munter urges long-term Pakistani ties
Munter argued that “deeper” and “more sophisticated” ties with Pakistan would help overcome entrenched assumptions about each other's motives.
Munter argued that “deeper” and “more sophisticated” ties with Pakistan would help overcome entrenched assumptions about each other's motives.
