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Sherry Rehman urges trade, end to drone strikes
Pakistan’s outgoing ambassador to the US said that Pakistan and the US have improved their ties considerably since 2011.
Pakistan’s outgoing ambassador to the US said that Pakistan and the US have improved their ties considerably since 2011.
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8th May, 2013
“Yes, Prime Minister” – From us to the US
In the end, it is the people of Pakistan who are to decide whether our relationship with the most influential international player has changed for the better or worse.
In the end, it is the people of Pakistan who are to decide whether our relationship with the most influential international player has changed for the better or worse.
4th May, 2013
US names new Afghanistan-Pakistan envoy
Dobbins will be taking up a job once held by Richard Holbrooke, Kerry said in a statement.
Dobbins will be taking up a job once held by Richard Holbrooke, Kerry said in a statement.
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27th April, 2013
God, please defeat America’s allies on May 11
“What if America does not have a favorite in this election?” I asked him. This attracted the others and they joined the conversation.
“What if America does not have a favorite in this election?” I asked him. This attracted the others and they joined the conversation.
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11th April, 2013
The curious history of US-Pakistan relations
Just why Pakistanis kept testing their friendship with the US by starting hopeless wars with India is anybody’s guess: NFP.
Just why Pakistanis kept testing their friendship with the US by starting hopeless wars with India is anybody’s guess: NFP.
6th April, 2013
US Centcom chief departs after meetings with military leaders
General Austin discussed with General Ashfaq Kayani, Lt Gen (retd) Asif Yasin Malik and other senior military officials a broad range of security issues.
General Austin discussed with General Ashfaq Kayani, Lt Gen (retd) Asif Yasin Malik and other senior military officials a broad range of security issues.
27th February, 2013
Pakistanis to run US-built customs cell at airport
The cell being built with funds from the US defence department will be manned and operated solely by Pakistani anti-narcotic officials.
The cell being built with funds from the US defence department will be manned and operated solely by Pakistani anti-narcotic officials.
21st February, 2013
Drone attacks are counter productive, says Zardari
The president was speaking to a delegation of US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, headed by its Chairman Senator Robert Menendez at the presidency.
The president was speaking to a delegation of US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, headed by its Chairman Senator Robert Menendez at the presidency.
28th January, 2013
Olson says US favours free, fair elections in Pakistan
Speaking to media representatives in Lahore, Olson said the United States was not biased in favour of or against any political leader or party.
Speaking to media representatives in Lahore, Olson said the United States was not biased in favour of or against any political leader or party.
16th January, 2013
Charges against PM Ashraf rooted in old case, says US
Talks in Washington’s diplomatic circles suggest that US will take no position in this dispute, which will neither help Zardari's govt survive this crisis nor will it push them out.
Talks in Washington’s diplomatic circles suggest that US will take no position in this dispute, which will neither help Zardari's govt survive this crisis nor will it push them out.
5th January, 2013
Tahirul Qadri does not have US support: Hoagland
Hoagland said that the US was an advocate of democracy and transparent election in the world.
Hoagland said that the US was an advocate of democracy and transparent election in the world.
22nd December, 2012
Pakistan welcomes Kerry’s nomination for top diplomatic post
Senator Kerry is "keenly aware of the strategic importance of a democratic, economically viable and stable Pakistan,” Ambassador Rehman said.
Senator Kerry is "keenly aware of the strategic importance of a democratic, economically viable and stable Pakistan,” Ambassador Rehman said.
7th December, 2012
US senior deputy special representative for Af-Pak visits Pakistan
Ambassador David Pearce’s visit builds on the many recent bilateral engagements involving Pakistan and the United States.
Ambassador David Pearce’s visit builds on the many recent bilateral engagements involving Pakistan and the United States.
6th December, 2012
PM demands an end to US drone attacks in Pakistan
US Ambassador Olson took note of the concerns put forward by PM Ashraf and assured him that US authorities would be informed about their concerns.
US Ambassador Olson took note of the concerns put forward by PM Ashraf and assured him that US authorities would be informed about their concerns.
2nd December, 2012
Turkey’s defense, Pakistan top Clinton’s agenda
US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is heading to Europe to discuss Turkey's defense and US relations with Pakistan.
US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is heading to Europe to discuss Turkey's defense and US relations with Pakistan.
24th November, 2012
Success depends on Pakistan’s commitment: US
The US success in Afghanistan depends on having a Pakistan that is willing to confront terrorists, says US Secretary of Defence Leon Panetta.
The US success in Afghanistan depends on having a Pakistan that is willing to confront terrorists, says US Secretary of Defence Leon Panetta.
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8th November, 2012
Five challenges faced by Washington’s Pakistan analysts
It’s not all fun and fame to be a Pakistan specialist in this town, writes Michael Kugelman.
It’s not all fun and fame to be a Pakistan specialist in this town, writes Michael Kugelman.
26th October, 2012
Romney: the Pakistan perspective
If Romney wins, of which there is a fair chance, it is unlikely that US policy will undergo a major change towards Pakistan.
If Romney wins, of which there is a fair chance, it is unlikely that US policy will undergo a major change towards Pakistan.
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23rd October, 2012
The racists and the Islamists in khaki
Perhaps the most striking thing about the DHS report is how much the white supremacists and Islamic militants share in common.
Perhaps the most striking thing about the DHS report is how much the white supremacists and Islamic militants share in common.
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12th October, 2012
America’s latest TV fixation: Nuclear war in Pakistan
That jarring nuke-Pakistan plotline in ‘Last Resort’ lingers; and so does the thought that Pakistan simply can’t catch a break.
That jarring nuke-Pakistan plotline in ‘Last Resort’ lingers; and so does the thought that Pakistan simply can’t catch a break.
