Latest in: US-Pakistan-Afghanistan
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Only a holistic, broader Afghan policy will serve U.S. interests in South Asia
Co-authored by Akbar Ahmed and Col. Lawrence Wilkerson Despite President Trump’s unveiling of his Afghanistan strategy on August 21, which involves committing several thousand additional American troops, the reality is that the war in Afghanistan, the...September 22, 2017 1270 0 -
White House: Pakistan has much to gain by partnering with U.S.
Photo: Zach Rudisin via Wikimedia Commons Describing talks between Vice President Mike Pence and Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi as “important,” the White House has said Pakistan has much to gain from partnering with the United...September 20, 2017 1347 0 -
US, Pakistan hold ice-breaking talks after weeks of tough diplomacy
A 45-minute frank discussion between Vice President Mike Pence and Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi was ice-breaking as both sides decided to continue dialogue to address mutual concerns, Pakistani officials said Tuesday. “It was a good...September 20, 2017 1450 0 -
‘US-Pakistan ties critical to Afghan stability’
U.S. relationship with Pakistan is critical to achieving the goal of a stable Afghanistan, and the Trump Administration should pursue a cooperative approach to that end, a Pakistani American leader said. Mossadaq Chughtai, who founded Pakistani...August 31, 2017 1296 0 -
U.S. Afghan policy leaves many questions unanswered
President Donald Trump’s new policy for Afghanistan war and South Asia is getting mixed reactions from all over the world. Without mincing words Trump declared that Taliban insurgency is only possible because of Pakistan, while making...August 25, 2017 2167 0 -
Islamabad says Afghan war cannot be fought in Pakistan
Pakistan has decided to launch an international diplomatic campaign to seek support after fresh U.S. allegations that it harbors terrorists fueling Afghan insurgency. A national security council meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and...August 24, 2017 1304 0 -
Trump asks Pakistan to support US strategy for Afghanistan
Featured Image: File photo, Screenshot/ABC News President Donald Trump on Monday said the U.S. forces will go after terrorists in Afghanistan and asked neighboring Pakistan to stop giving refuge to forces of chaos and terror and...August 22, 2017 1195 0 -
Tillerson speaks to Pakistani, Afghan, Indian leaders ahead of Trump’s new South Asian policy address
Photo: CIA map showing Pakistan-Afghanistan border Indicating that President Donald Trump would adopt a broader regional approach toward the elusive goal of Afghan stability, the top American diplomat spoke to leaders in Pakistan, Afghanistan and India....August 21, 2017 1041 0 -
Trump to announce U.S. policy for Afghanistan, South Asia on Monday
Featured image shows US troops watching two Chinook helicopters fly in to take them back to Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan Nov. 4, 2008. Credit Spc. Mary L. Gonzalez, CJTF-101 Public Affairs Following months of deliberations with his...August 20, 2017 1178 0 -
Pakistan, Afghanistan signal intent to build trust, border cooperation
The view into Pakistan from the Afghanistan border at Torkham Gate Photo: Staff Sgt. Ryan Matson (U.S. Armed Forces)/Wikimedia Commons After months of acrimonious statements and actions, Pakistan and Afghanistan are signaling agreement on enhanced cooperation...August 17, 2017 1195 0