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2nd May, 2013
US delegation lauds Pak role in fight against terror
Both sides emphasised on improving security environment and overcoming security challenges along the Pak-Afghan border.
Both sides emphasised on improving security environment and overcoming security challenges along the Pak-Afghan border.
13th April, 2013
US ends counter-insurgency assistance
The US is ending the assistance it was providing to PCCF, says a senior State Department official, confirming that it’s not included in the Obama administration’s budget requests for 2014.
The US is ending the assistance it was providing to PCCF, says a senior State Department official, confirming that it’s not included in the Obama administration’s budget requests for 2014.
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.
9th March, 2013
Pakistan supply routes open, but move gear slowly into Afghanistan
The United States has cleared upward of 5,000 of the 7,000 pieces of backlogged cargo in the supply routes.
The United States has cleared upward of 5,000 of the 7,000 pieces of backlogged cargo in the supply routes.
1st March, 2013
Groundbreaking of gas pipeline on 11th
The groundbreaking of $7.5 billion Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline will be performed on March 11 on the Pak-Iran border by the presidents of the two countries.
The groundbreaking of $7.5 billion Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline will be performed on March 11 on the Pak-Iran border by the presidents of the two countries.
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.
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.
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
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.
25th September, 2012
Pakistan-US gingerly seek to repair ties
Clinton thanked Zardari for handling of several days of violent anti-US protests, triggered by an amateur anti-Islam film made in the United States.
Clinton thanked Zardari for handling of several days of violent anti-US protests, triggered by an amateur anti-Islam film made in the United States.
24th September, 2012
EU ‘deplores’ Pakistani minister’s bounty call for anti-Islam filmmaker
“We deplore the call for a bounty,” said an EU spokesman following condemnation from the US over Bilour's offer of a bounty to kill the maker of the anti-Islam film.
“We deplore the call for a bounty,” said an EU spokesman following condemnation from the US over Bilour's offer of a bounty to kill the maker of the anti-Islam film.
22nd September, 2012
Pakistan says US ties improving, as protests grow
Khar said amid concerted efforts the two nations were doing “better than we could have expected to do in building the trust.”
Khar said amid concerted efforts the two nations were doing “better than we could have expected to do in building the trust.”
21st September, 2012
Pakistan-US ties doing ‘better than expected’: Khar
“The last 18 months were very, very difficult,” Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said at the start of talks with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
“The last 18 months were very, very difficult,” Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said at the start of talks with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
18th September, 2012
FM reaching Washington today for bridge-building talks
The US and Pakistan renew their high-level contacts on Tuesday when Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar arrives here for talks both sides hope will be a “bridge-builder”.
The US and Pakistan renew their high-level contacts on Tuesday when Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar arrives here for talks both sides hope will be a “bridge-builder”.
18th August, 2012
US, Pakistan likely to revive strategic talks next month
US and Pakistani officials are also looking at the possibility of a meeting between Presidents Obama and Zardari on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly next month.
US and Pakistani officials are also looking at the possibility of a meeting between Presidents Obama and Zardari on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly next month.
11th August, 2012
Enhanced Pak-US engagement likely
Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar’s visit to Washington some time next month for a detailed discussion on various proposals for improving ties.
Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar’s visit to Washington some time next month for a detailed discussion on various proposals for improving ties.
4th August, 2012
Sherry Rehman discusses ties with US lawmaker
Rep Burton offered all assistance in giving sustenance to the Pak-US relationship and promoting better understanding between the two countries.
Rep Burton offered all assistance in giving sustenance to the Pak-US relationship and promoting better understanding between the two countries.
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.
1st August, 2012
Pakistan has moved away from strategic depth approach: Olson
Olson on Tuesday said Islamabad has moved away from the old concept of finding strategic depth in Afghanistan.
Olson on Tuesday said Islamabad has moved away from the old concept of finding strategic depth in Afghanistan.
