Latest in: US-Pakistan-Afghanistan
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Afghan peace prospects and regional diplomatic entanglements
The U.S. and Afghan governments believe that any Afghan peace process should be Afghan-led. But over the past few months both have also had some differences with regard to the of initial meetings to kickstart an...March 29, 2019 819 0 -
Trump says U.S.-Pakistan relations ‘very good’
President Donald Trump has described the U.S.-Pakistan relationship as “very good,” saying his administration will be holding talks with the South Asian country – considered critical to a negotiated end to Afghan conflict. “We’ll be meeting...March 22, 2019 842 0 -
Diplomacy: Envoy appreciates U.S. role in de-escalating Pakistan-India tensions
Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States Asad Majeed Khan on Thursday appreciated the Trump Administration’s role in de-escalating Pakistan-India tensions as he discussed the situation with Senator Mitt Romney, Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee...March 8, 2019 760 0 -
Pakistan-India standoff could have unintended impact on Afghan peace process
The continuing Pakistan-India standoff could force Pakistan to focus fully on its eastern border, creating implications for the Afghan peace process on its western border. Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi told Fox...March 5, 2019 720 0 -
PM Khan and President Trump working on the same page for Afghan peace – Pakistan ambassador
Photo Credit:Umar John/NEXT TV Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Donald Trump are working on the same page in efforts towards Afghan peace, Islamabad’s new ambassador to the U.S. Asad Majeed Khan said as Pakistan and...February 25, 2019 1467 0 -
With Afghan peace moves, FM sees a positive direction for U.S.-Pakistan ties
Following reports of an agreement between Washington and the Afghan Taliban on ending the long war, Pakistan Sunday said it has “reset” its relationship with the United States in accordance with its desire for regional peace....January 27, 2019 802 0 -
US, Pakistan work closely to step up Afghan peace drive
Pakistan has renewed its pledge to support Washington and Kabul for finding a political settlement to the 17-year-old conflict in Afghanistan. President Donald Trump’s special envoy flew into the region to kickstart the peace process with...January 9, 2019 904 0 -
Trump orders pullout of 7,000 troops from Afghanistan
In a move likely to have far-reaching implications for South and Central Asia, President Donald Trump has decided to pull out 7,000 troops from Afghanistan. The move comes a day after the White House decision to...December 21, 2018 800 0 -
Imran Khan sees hope for Afghan peace as Pakistan assists U.S. talks with Taliban representatives
In a promising diplomatic move, Pakistan arranged face-to-face meeting between a top U.S. envoy and the warring Afghan Taliban as part of efforts to kickstart peace process to end the conflict in Afghanistan. Washington’s Special Envoy...December 18, 2018 1585 1 -
Trump sends envoy, letter to Khan for Pakistan help on Afghan peace
After a year of censure and suspension of aid to Pakistan, President Donald Trump has sought the longstanding ally’s support to push Taliban into Afghan peace negotiations. On Tuesday Pakistani officials confirmed that the U.S. President has...December 3, 2018 922 0