Author Archives: Anwar Iqbal
25th March, 2013
Fair, peaceful polls good for US interests: report
The United States worries that fraudulent elections in Pakistan that delegitimise the resulting government will frustrate its efforts to stabilise the region.
The United States worries that fraudulent elections in Pakistan that delegitimise the resulting government will frustrate its efforts to stabilise the region.
24th March, 2013
Kerry plans to visit Kabul soon
John Kerry is expected to arrive in Kabul this week on his first trip to Afghanistan as the US secretary of state.
John Kerry is expected to arrive in Kabul this week on his first trip to Afghanistan as the US secretary of state.
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23rd March, 2013
This is blasphemy, let’s kill him tomorrow
“We represent two forces, one that brings the rain of mercy and one that causes birds to leave their nests. Let people decide which they wish to follow.”
“We represent two forces, one that brings the rain of mercy and one that causes birds to leave their nests. Let people decide which they wish to follow.”
22nd March, 2013
Report urges US not to attempt to control Pakistan politics
The United States should work with — not attempt to control — Pakistan’s internal political processes, says a new US report.
The United States should work with — not attempt to control — Pakistan’s internal political processes, says a new US report.
21st March, 2013
‘US, Pakistan share goals in Afghanistan’
Pakistan shares the US goal of restoring stability to Afghanistan, says an American expert.
Pakistan shares the US goal of restoring stability to Afghanistan, says an American expert.
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.
18th March, 2013
Bloodshed, faltering economy overshadow Pakistan elections: global media
WASHINGTON: A faltering economy, an acute energy shortage and widespread militant violence will be the main issues in the forthcoming elections in Pakistan, say the…
WASHINGTON: A faltering economy, an acute energy shortage and widespread militant violence will be the main issues in the forthcoming elections in Pakistan, say the…
17th March, 2013
US looks forward to timely, fair polls
"We look forward to timely, free and fair elections that’ll result in the first civilian, democratic transition in Pakistan’s history,” Victoria Nuland said.
"We look forward to timely, free and fair elections that’ll result in the first civilian, democratic transition in Pakistan’s history,” Victoria Nuland said.
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16th March, 2013
This is blasphemy. Let’s kill this lover tomorrow
“Men are weak and lustful and it is this combination that makes them so frightening,” the storyteller said.
“Men are weak and lustful and it is this combination that makes them so frightening,” the storyteller said.
15th March, 2013
‘Gas pipeline dispute may not lead to US aid cut-off’
“The project will create lot of bitterness towards Pakistan, which Pakistan does not need,” said one source.
“The project will create lot of bitterness towards Pakistan, which Pakistan does not need,” said one source.
14th March, 2013
Polls a milestone for Pakistan, US Congress told
James R. Clapper, Director US National Intelligence, notes that “Islamabad is intently focused on Afghanistan” in anticipation of the withdrawal of American and Nato forces.
James R. Clapper, Director US National Intelligence, notes that “Islamabad is intently focused on Afghanistan” in anticipation of the withdrawal of American and Nato forces.
13th March, 2013
US law forbids oil and gas deals with Iran
A US law, that the State Department says can be used against Pakistan if it finalises the gas pipeline deal, forbids any major investment in Iran’s energy sector.
A US law, that the State Department says can be used against Pakistan if it finalises the gas pipeline deal, forbids any major investment in Iran’s energy sector.
12th March, 2013
US declines to allay Pakistan’s concerns
WASHINGTON, March 11: The United States cannot allay Pakistan’s fears that the Iran gas pipeline will trigger automatic sanctions against the country, the State Department said on Monday.
WASHINGTON, March 11: The United States cannot allay Pakistan’s fears that the Iran gas pipeline will trigger automatic sanctions against the country, the State Department said on Monday.
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9th March, 2013
I cannot tell Shazia her son died in a blast, can you?
Thousands have already been killed – violent deaths make everybody sad but knowing the victim makes it worse.
Thousands have already been killed – violent deaths make everybody sad but knowing the victim makes it worse.
9th March, 2013
US stops payment to Pakistan telecoms
WASHINGTON, March 8: The Federal Communications Commission, a US regulatory body, has immediately suspended all payments to Pakistani long-distance carriers for making “above-cost” price hikes.…
WASHINGTON, March 8: The Federal Communications Commission, a US regulatory body, has immediately suspended all payments to Pakistani long-distance carriers for making “above-cost” price hikes.…
9th March, 2013
US careful in commenting on pipeline
“Just to be absolutely clear again, if this deal is finalised for a proposed Iran-Pakistan pipeline, it would raise serious concerns under our Iran Sanctions Act,” said Nuland.
“Just to be absolutely clear again, if this deal is finalised for a proposed Iran-Pakistan pipeline, it would raise serious concerns under our Iran Sanctions Act,” said Nuland.
7th March, 2013
Holbrooke wanted $50bn for Pakistan
Vali Nasr said that during one trip to Pakistan, Gen Jones “went completely off script and promised Gen Kayani… a civilian nuclear deal in exchange for Pakistan’s cooperation”.
Vali Nasr said that during one trip to Pakistan, Gen Jones “went completely off script and promised Gen Kayani… a civilian nuclear deal in exchange for Pakistan’s cooperation”.
6th March, 2013
US says only talks can bring peace to Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, March 5: Only peace and reconciliation can end violence in Afghanistan, said the US State Department as the Taliban announced their plan to form a political party.
WASHINGTON, March 5: Only peace and reconciliation can end violence in Afghanistan, said the US State Department as the Taliban announced their plan to form a political party.
5th March, 2013
Musharraf blames US for terrorism
WASHINGTON, March 4: Former military ruler Pervez Musharraf has blamed failed US policies for the rise in terrorism in South Asia.
WASHINGTON, March 4: Former military ruler Pervez Musharraf has blamed failed US policies for the rise in terrorism in South Asia.
