Latest in: US-Pakistan-Afghanistan
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U.S. urges Pakistan, India to resume peace dialogue at the earliest
President Donald Trump’s South Asia strategy “focuses on reducing tensions between Pakistan and India” and Washington urges the two countries to revive their dialogue at the earliest, a senior American diplomat said. “The United States does...November 10, 2017 1162 0 -
Tillerson says Pakistan shares U.S. concerns on terrorism
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has denied that he lectured Pakistan on fighting terror during his visit to the region but said the United States has clearly laid out its counterterrorism expectations from Islamabad. “Pakistan is...October 27, 2017 1204 0 -
Pakistan showing renewed cooperation with US: Mike Pence
US, Pakistani pin flags Photo: http://www.crossed-flag-pins.com Vice President Mike Pence has said Pakistan is responding to the U.S. leadership on the international stage with renewed cooperation in the fight against terror. “–as was evidenced in the...October 25, 2017 992 0 -
U.S., Pakistan discuss cooperation against terror amid Afghan troubles
Top American diplomat Rex Tillerson had a series of meetings with Pakistani leaders to seek stronger action against the Afghan militant groups as the United States pursues a new policy to address troubles plaguing landlocked Afghanistan...October 24, 2017 1286 0 -
U.S., Pakistan to hold crucial talks on bilateral ties, Afghan peace
On the eve of his visit to Islamabad, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has said the U.S. policy toward Pakistan will be based on whether the country takes toward Afghan reconciliation and peace and stable future...October 23, 2017 939 0 -
Trump hails positive moment in US-Pakistan ties after rescue of American family
Photo: Screenshot/White House video President Donald Trump has expressed praise for Pakistan’s effort in securing the release of an American family after years of the Afghan Taliban captivity, looking forward to more counterterrorism cooperation from the ally....October 12, 2017 1975 0 -
‘Pakistan should not be seen through the prism of another country’
Pakistan has reaffirmed its readiness to work with the United States as a partner for achieving peace and security in the region but feels that seeing the key South Asian country “through the prism of a...October 11, 2017 1260 0 -
US-Pakistan cooperation will help extend Economic Corridor benefits to the entire region
Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has underlined the importance of U.S.-Pakistan cooperation toward regional stability and sharing the benefits of regional connectivity across the region. “One of the key pillars of our policy is to strengthen...October 5, 2017 1255 0 -
US expresses confidence in Pakistan as Tillerson says ties ‘extraordinarily’ important
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson Wednesday expressed confidence in Pakistan being a reliable U.S. partner, underscoring that the U.S.-Pakistan relationship remains “extraordinarily” important. “Yes, I believe we do. I think the Pakistan – it’s very – the Pakistan relationship...October 4, 2017 1336 0 -
Pakistan says will work with US for Afghan stability; emphasizes political solution
While renewing its commitment to combat terrorism, Pakistan has said it would work with the United States for the goal of Afghan stability but emphasized that its landlocked western neighbor needs political settlement. “We are mindful...September 28, 2017 1102 0