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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 1092 0 -
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 1257 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 1338 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 1437 0 -
Pakistan to launch four-nation diplomacy
Pakistani foreign minister will embark on a four-nation tour as part of the diplomatic initiative to secure support for its position and role on Afghanistan and South Asian security. The visit will take Khawaja Asif, the...September 5, 2017 1197 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 1283 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 2149 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 1292 0 -
Pakistan wants trusting relationship with the US
US, Pakistani pin flags Photo: http://www.crossed-flag-pins.com Pakistan has said it wants trusting relationship with the United States and is not looking for any financial or material aid. The comments came in the wake of President Donald...August 23, 2017 1243 0 -
US, Pakistan diplomats to meet on Trump’s new Afghanistan, South Asia policy
State Department HQ in Washington Photo : AgnosticPreachersKid /Wikimedia Commons U.S. and Pakistani diplomats are expected to hold discussions later this week following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new Afghan war and South Asia policy....August 22, 2017 1073 0