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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 1033 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 1167 0 -
Pakistan averts political instability; remains key to regional security
A day after Nawaz Sharif relinquished prime minister’s office – in line with a Supreme Court verdict in a corruption case– Pakistan seems to have averted political instability. Sharif’s brother Shahbaz Sharif, a longtime chief minister...July 29, 2017 1851 0 -
US, India resolve to step up counterterrorism cooperation
The United States and India on Monday stood shoulder to shoulder against terrorism, and vowed to fight the scourge jointly through intelligence-sharing and operational-level counterterrorism cooperation. A White House statement following a meeting between President Donald...June 27, 2017 1062 0 -
US, Pakistan should find ways to resolve differences and work together – Congresswoman Lee
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has emphasized the importance of cooperative U.S.-Pakistan relations, arguing that the two countries should work together in the fight against terror and find ways to resolve problems. The Democratic lawmaker from Houston...June 21, 2017 1192 0 -
US encourages Pakistan-India dialogue to resolve South Asian tensions
With South Asia witnessing a dangerous escalation in the form of frequent exchange of fire in Kashmir, the United States has said it wants Pakistan and India to hold dialogue and build cooperation. A State Department...May 25, 2017 1160 0 -
Kashmiris hold candlelight vigil outside White House; seek US support
Hundreds of Kashmirs turned up for a candlelight vigil outside the White House Sunday evening, condemning human rights violations in Indian-controlled territory and demanding a U.S. role toward resolution of the longstanding conflict. Barrister Sultan Mahmood,...May 22, 2017 1917 0 -
‘US in a unique position to defuse Pakistan-India tensions’
With South Asian political temperature soaring, a top Pakistani diplomat has said the United States is in a unique position to defuse Pakistan-India tensions over hot button Jammu and Kashmir dispute, as Washington has close relations...April 16, 2017 1097 0 -
‘Pakistan will remain vital to US interests’
As President Donald Trump prepares to deal with South Asia, a new study on Thursday underscored Thursday that Pakistan would remain vital to the United States’ interests in the important region. “First, the United States has to...April 13, 2017 1328 0 -
US engagement considered critical to deescalating South Asian tensions
With South Asia reeling from India-Pakistan tensions and Afghanistan mired in uncertainty, the United States plans to engage with the region as the Trump Administration seeks to define its policy toward the region. Reports in The...April 13, 2017 1203 0