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31st May, 2012
Top Pentagon official returning to lead talks with Pakistan
Levoy is returning to Islamabad next week to lead the American team which is negotiating a resolution to the Nato routes dispute with Pakistan.
Levoy is returning to Islamabad next week to lead the American team which is negotiating a resolution to the Nato routes dispute with Pakistan.
25th May, 2012
Hollande defends French exit in Afghanistan
France provides the fifth largest contingent to the 130,000-strong US-led Nato force battling Taliban insurgents, but Kabul has downplayed the effect of their early departure.
France provides the fifth largest contingent to the 130,000-strong US-led Nato force battling Taliban insurgents, but Kabul has downplayed the effect of their early departure.
24th May, 2012
General John Allen sees progress in US-Pakistan relationship
Gen. Allen said that the fact that the two countries have finally started talking again is at least a positive sign.
Gen. Allen said that the fact that the two countries have finally started talking again is at least a positive sign.
23rd May, 2012
Taliban, Afghan neighbors could hamper Nato’s exit
The Nato summit's plan to "responsibly wind down" the Afghan war is not entirely in the hands of Obama.
The Nato summit's plan to "responsibly wind down" the Afghan war is not entirely in the hands of Obama.
23rd May, 2012
US-Pakistan thaw swiftly becomes debacle
A summit meant to symbolize a thaw between the US and Pakistan has only worsened the bad blood.
A summit meant to symbolize a thaw between the US and Pakistan has only worsened the bad blood.
23rd May, 2012
Drone strike kills four militants in North Waziristan
“The drone fired two missiles on a house in the Tabai area near Miramshah,” the main town in North Waziristan, a security official said.
“The drone fired two missiles on a house in the Tabai area near Miramshah,” the main town in North Waziristan, a security official said.
23rd May, 2012
Erdogan calls for peaceful co-existence
“I hope to see peaceful co-existence and solidarity between PM Gilani and Nawaz Sharif,” Mr Erdogan said.
“I hope to see peaceful co-existence and solidarity between PM Gilani and Nawaz Sharif,” Mr Erdogan said.
22nd May, 2012
US ambassador to Afghanistan to quit: embassy
“Amb Crocker has confirmed with regret that he will be leaving Kabul this summer,” the embassy said on its Twitter feed.
“Amb Crocker has confirmed with regret that he will be leaving Kabul this summer,” the embassy said on its Twitter feed.
22nd May, 2012
Pakistan, US signal optimism on supply routes deal
Obama said the US and Pakistan were making “diligent progress” on an accord, after he briefly met Zardari on the sidelines of a Nato summit.
Obama said the US and Pakistan were making “diligent progress” on an accord, after he briefly met Zardari on the sidelines of a Nato summit.
21st May, 2012
Pakistan, US trying to narrow down differences: officials
“We are trying; they are also trying, to bridge the trust deficit. I hope we will be able to resolve,” Farhatullah Babar said.
“We are trying; they are also trying, to bridge the trust deficit. I hope we will be able to resolve,” Farhatullah Babar said.
21st May, 2012
Australia pledges $200 million assistance for Pakistan
President Zardari welcomed Australia's enhanced assistance in the fields of education, agriculture and vocational training.
President Zardari welcomed Australia's enhanced assistance in the fields of education, agriculture and vocational training.
19th May, 2012
Nato chief urges Pakistan to help stabilise Afghanistan
When he meets with President Zardari during the summit, Rasmussen said he would “convey a couple of clear messages,” but he did not elaborate.
When he meets with President Zardari during the summit, Rasmussen said he would “convey a couple of clear messages,” but he did not elaborate.
19th May, 2012
Decision on Nato supply routes yet to be taken: PM
“The parliamentary committee has given its recommendations regarding the reopening of Nato supply routes, but my govtt has not yet taken a final decision,” said Gilani
“The parliamentary committee has given its recommendations regarding the reopening of Nato supply routes, but my govtt has not yet taken a final decision,” said Gilani
19th May, 2012
Hopes fading for swift US, Pakistan deal on Afghan supply routes
The Obama administration may not be able to strike a long-awaited agreement with Pakistan in time for Chicago summit this weekend, a US official said.
The Obama administration may not be able to strike a long-awaited agreement with Pakistan in time for Chicago summit this weekend, a US official said.
18th May, 2012
US stresses future France role in Afghanistan
The White House stressed that the overall Nato combat mission would not end in Afghanistan until 2014.
The White House stressed that the overall Nato combat mission would not end in Afghanistan until 2014.
17th May, 2012
Afghans seek $4.1 billion a year from Nato summit
“This is not charity, Afghanistan is and will be on the frontline of the world's fight against terrorism,” said Deputy Foreign Minister Jawed Ludin.
“This is not charity, Afghanistan is and will be on the frontline of the world's fight against terrorism,” said Deputy Foreign Minister Jawed Ludin.
17th May, 2012
US sees deal near, Pakistan haggling over money
''If we can get it done by Chicago, that will send a powerful signal of support from Pakistan to Afghanistan," said Victoria Nuland.
''If we can get it done by Chicago, that will send a powerful signal of support from Pakistan to Afghanistan," said Victoria Nuland.
15th May, 2012
Pakistan signals end to blockade of Nato supplies
Top Pakistani leaders today will discuss ending a blockade of foreign military supply routes into Afghanistan and repairing US relations.
Top Pakistani leaders today will discuss ending a blockade of foreign military supply routes into Afghanistan and repairing US relations.
12th May, 2012
Nato summit must protect Afghan women: UN
There is widespread concern that gains women have made in the 10 years could be lost.
There is widespread concern that gains women have made in the 10 years could be lost.
11th May, 2012
Nato head urges Pakistan to reopen supplies in time for summit
Speaking at a news conference, Nato Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen made no explicit reference to excluding Pakistan.
Speaking at a news conference, Nato Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen made no explicit reference to excluding Pakistan.
