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8th December, 2012
US wants Pakistan to solve its problems
“I am sure that the Pakistanis will solve their own challenges in their own way. And the United States of America is proud to support that effort,” said Grossman
“I am sure that the Pakistanis will solve their own challenges in their own way. And the United States of America is proud to support that effort,” said Grossman
3rd August, 2012
US holds ‘productive’ talks with ISI chief
“The talks provided an opportunity to discuss a number of proposals for how we can enhance our joint efforts against terrorism,” the official said.
“The talks provided an opportunity to discuss a number of proposals for how we can enhance our joint efforts against terrorism,” the official said.
23rd July, 2012
Television serial ‘Last Resort’ echoes Pakistan-US tension
Show opens with a premise that a US nuclear powered submarine captain defies White House orders to wipe out Pakistan.
Show opens with a premise that a US nuclear powered submarine captain defies White House orders to wipe out Pakistan.
4th July, 2012
Reopening of Nato supply in favour of Pakistan: Musharraf
The former president appreciated the civilian and military leadership for resolving the matter of Nato supply in a peaceful manner.
The former president appreciated the civilian and military leadership for resolving the matter of Nato supply in a peaceful manner.
14th June, 2012
US Senator blocked from adding Pakistan aid cut provision
US Senator Paul Rand was blocked from attaching an amendment to the farm bill that would withhold US aid to Pakistan.
US Senator Paul Rand was blocked from attaching an amendment to the farm bill that would withhold US aid to Pakistan.
20th March, 2012
National security recommendations not against any country: Khar
Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar on Tuesday said the recommendations of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security should not be considered against any country.
Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar on Tuesday said the recommendations of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security should not be considered against any country.
8th February, 2012
US drone strike kills 10 ‘Haqqani’ militants in Waziristan
A US drone attack targeting a militant compound killed 10 insurgents in a troubled Pakistani tribal region on Wednesday, security officials said. Moreover, a BBCUrdu report quoted local authorities as saying that those killed in the strike were militants from the Haqqani network.
A US drone attack targeting a militant compound killed 10 insurgents in a troubled Pakistani tribal region on Wednesday, security officials said. Moreover, a BBCUrdu report quoted local authorities as saying that those killed in the strike were militants from the Haqqani network.
14th December, 2011
US lawmakers target Pakistan aid, Iran central bank
WASHINGTON: The US Congress moved Wednesday towards final passage of legislation that freezes some aid to Pakistan, slaps harsh new sanctions on Iran, and embraces…
WASHINGTON: The US Congress moved Wednesday towards final passage of legislation that freezes some aid to Pakistan, slaps harsh new sanctions on Iran, and embraces…
9th December, 2011
Parliamentary panel seeks record of pacts with US
As the Parliamentary Committee on National Security resumed its deliberations for reviewing the country’s relations with the United States, the Foreign Office made it clear on Thursday that the level of relationship was not being reduced.
As the Parliamentary Committee on National Security resumed its deliberations for reviewing the country’s relations with the United States, the Foreign Office made it clear on Thursday that the level of relationship was not being reduced.
29th November, 2011
Pakistan urged to attend Bonn moot
The US State Department urged Pakistan on Monday to attend next week’s conference on Afghanistan’s future in Bonn, Germany.
The US State Department urged Pakistan on Monday to attend next week’s conference on Afghanistan’s future in Bonn, Germany.
27th November, 2011
Two US senators call for tough line with Pakistan
WASHINGTON: Senior lawmakers suggested Sunday that the US take a harder line with Pakistan, after Islamabad retaliated for Nato’s deadly misfire by closing parts of…
WASHINGTON: Senior lawmakers suggested Sunday that the US take a harder line with Pakistan, after Islamabad retaliated for Nato’s deadly misfire by closing parts of…
5th November, 2011
‘CIA to curtail drone attacks’
In a dramatic shift in its policy, the US agency has agreed to curtail drone strikes without consent of Pakistan, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.
In a dramatic shift in its policy, the US agency has agreed to curtail drone strikes without consent of Pakistan, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.
21st October, 2011
Fazlullah vows new war in Pakistan
The Taliban leader vowed to return to Pakistan to wage war in Swat Valley, and doubts the government is sincere about peace talks with militants.
The Taliban leader vowed to return to Pakistan to wage war in Swat Valley, and doubts the government is sincere about peace talks with militants.
20th October, 2011
Clinton arriving today
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrives in Islamabad on Thursday for talks with Pakistani leaders aimed at jump-starting a troubled relationship.
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrives in Islamabad on Thursday for talks with Pakistani leaders aimed at jump-starting a troubled relationship.
18th October, 2011
No objection on dialogues with Taliban: Kayani
Briefing the defence committees at GHQ, the Army chief said he has no intentions of sending the troops to North Waziristan prior to government’s orders.
Briefing the defence committees at GHQ, the Army chief said he has no intentions of sending the troops to North Waziristan prior to government’s orders.
13th October, 2011
Zardari stresses for mutual respect in Pak-US ties
The president was talking to Marc Grossman and he termed Prof. Rabbani's assassination as an attempt to sabotage the peace and reconciliation process.
The president was talking to Marc Grossman and he termed Prof. Rabbani's assassination as an attempt to sabotage the peace and reconciliation process.
13th October, 2011
US cannot abandon Pakistan relationship: Clinton
“This is a very difficult relationship but I believe strongly it is not one we can walk away from and expect that anything will turn out better.”
“This is a very difficult relationship but I believe strongly it is not one we can walk away from and expect that anything will turn out better.”
1st October, 2011
US struggles to chart fresh course with Pakistan
The US attempts are being hobbled by bad options, bureaucratic tensions and the desire to avoid severing a vexing but critical relationship.
The US attempts are being hobbled by bad options, bureaucratic tensions and the desire to avoid severing a vexing but critical relationship.
30th September, 2011
US to be firm but cooperative with Pakistan: Obama
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama said on Friday the United States will continue to push Pakistan to do more to curb militants based in its border…
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama said on Friday the United States will continue to push Pakistan to do more to curb militants based in its border…
22nd September, 2011
ISI chief meets Petraeus amid US pressure
Gen Shuja Pasha is believed to have heard directly from the CIA chief that the US wanted an immediate military operation against the Haqqani network.
Gen Shuja Pasha is believed to have heard directly from the CIA chief that the US wanted an immediate military operation against the Haqqani network.
