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8th May, 2012
US envoy to Pakistan to depart this summer
Munter, who was sworn in as ambassador in October 2010, has served during a period of unprecedented turbulence and suspicion between the two countries.
Munter, who was sworn in as ambassador in October 2010, has served during a period of unprecedented turbulence and suspicion between the two countries.
8th May, 2012
Everything with Pakistan not at a standstill: US
WASHINGTON, May 7: Everything between the United States and Pakistan was not at “a standstill”, said the US State Department on Monday as the two countries continued intense in-camera consultations to
WASHINGTON, May 7: Everything between the United States and Pakistan was not at “a standstill”, said the US State Department on Monday as the two countries continued intense in-camera consultations to
7th May, 2012
Drone strikes will continue: Panetta
Drone strikes on targets inside Pakistan will continue, says US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta, rejecting Pakistan’s protest that the attacks were a violation of its sovereignty.
Drone strikes on targets inside Pakistan will continue, says US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta, rejecting Pakistan’s protest that the attacks were a violation of its sovereignty.
5th May, 2012
Senior US official may visit soon
Chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee John Kerry may soon travel to Islamabad for talks on reviving bilateral ties, diplomatic sources told Dawn.
Chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee John Kerry may soon travel to Islamabad for talks on reviving bilateral ties, diplomatic sources told Dawn.
28th April, 2012
Pakistan says it tipped off US on bin Laden: report
“Any hit on al Qaeda anywhere in the world has happened with our help,” The Post quotes one of the Pakistani intelligence officials as saying.
“Any hit on al Qaeda anywhere in the world has happened with our help,” The Post quotes one of the Pakistani intelligence officials as saying.
26th April, 2012
US calls it an opportunity to fully re-engage Pakistan
Marc Grossman, who arrived in Islamabad, “is open to working through the results of the parliamentary review with the Pakistani government”, Ms Nuland said.
Marc Grossman, who arrived in Islamabad, “is open to working through the results of the parliamentary review with the Pakistani government”, Ms Nuland said.
25th April, 2012
US eyes options to restart Afghan peace talks
"As we head into Chicago obviously we'll continue to highlight each of those (areas) and we'll continue to work with Congress," the US official said.
"As we head into Chicago obviously we'll continue to highlight each of those (areas) and we'll continue to work with Congress," the US official said.
24th April, 2012
Foreign remittances to touch $13.5 bn this year: Shaikh
Pakistan will receive a record $ 13.5 billion in foreign remittances from overseas Pakistani's this year, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh said on Monday.
Pakistan will receive a record $ 13.5 billion in foreign remittances from overseas Pakistani's this year, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh said on Monday.
23rd April, 2012
At least 16 Qaeda suspects killed in Yemen: ministry
At least sixteen suspected Al Qaeda operatives have been killed in Yemen in ongoing battles between the army and militants.
At least sixteen suspected Al Qaeda operatives have been killed in Yemen in ongoing battles between the army and militants.
22nd April, 2012
Talks with US on ties next week
The US and Pakistan would begin high-level talks in a few days in Islamabad, with Afghanistan joining them later for a key meeting of the trilateral core group.
The US and Pakistan would begin high-level talks in a few days in Islamabad, with Afghanistan joining them later for a key meeting of the trilateral core group.
19th April, 2012
Pakistan to achieve four per cent growth rate
Speaking at DC's Brooking Institute, Finance Minister Hafeez Shaikh said Pakistan's economy is expected to post growth of four percent this year.
Speaking at DC's Brooking Institute, Finance Minister Hafeez Shaikh said Pakistan's economy is expected to post growth of four percent this year.
18th April, 2012
Shuttle Discovery piggybacks over US capital
The Space Shuttle Discovery made its final pass through the sky to its new home as a museum exhibit.
The Space Shuttle Discovery made its final pass through the sky to its new home as a museum exhibit.
18th April, 2012
US will continue to seek action against Haqqanis
“The United States, Pakistan and Afghanistan, all need to take steps and cooperate to counter this threat together,” said Toner.
“The United States, Pakistan and Afghanistan, all need to take steps and cooperate to counter this threat together,” said Toner.
14th April, 2012
Drone strikes ‘may’ come up in talks with Pakistan: US officials
Reminded that Pakistan had already put the drone issue on the table a US official said: “I will just say that we're going to talk about all aspects of our relationship moving forward.”
Reminded that Pakistan had already put the drone issue on the table a US official said: “I will just say that we're going to talk about all aspects of our relationship moving forward.”
13th April, 2012
US says seeks ‘clearly defined’ ties with Pakistan
“We respect the seriousness with which parliament's review of US-Pakistan relations has been conducted,” Nuland said.
“We respect the seriousness with which parliament's review of US-Pakistan relations has been conducted,” Nuland said.
12th April, 2012
US-Afghan talks face tough hurdle over troops
“Anything having to do with the continued presence of US forces and the roles that they will play will be negotiated separately after the strategic partnership agreement,” Sundwall said.
“Anything having to do with the continued presence of US forces and the roles that they will play will be negotiated separately after the strategic partnership agreement,” Sundwall said.
12th April, 2012
US not keeping Pakistan in the dark: Grossman
The US has not kept Pakistan in the dark on its efforts to seek a negotiated settlement to the Afghanistan, says Marc Grossman.
The US has not kept Pakistan in the dark on its efforts to seek a negotiated settlement to the Afghanistan, says Marc Grossman.
10th April, 2012
Clinton warns Suu Kyi: Democracy isn’t easy
Clinton said that she told Suu Kyi that she will “have to work with other people, some of whom you disagree with deeply.”
Clinton said that she told Suu Kyi that she will “have to work with other people, some of whom you disagree with deeply.”
5th April, 2012
Clinton warns Iran time not ‘infinite’ for talks
Clinton warned Iran that time was not “infinite” for diplomacy and that “all options remain on the table” after a dispute over the venue of talks.
Clinton warned Iran that time was not “infinite” for diplomacy and that “all options remain on the table” after a dispute over the venue of talks.
3rd April, 2012
US envoy heads to Pakistan amid relations review
WASHINGTON: A top US diplomat will head this week to Pakistan to promote cooperation between the war partners as the parliament in Islamabad reviews…
WASHINGTON: A top US diplomat will head this week to Pakistan to promote cooperation between the war partners as the parliament in Islamabad reviews…
