Latest in: US-Pakistan relations
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Culture Conversation : Pakistanis and Americans strike a chord at embassy event
The United States and Pakistan often use cultural diplomacy to reach out to the people and thinking circles in both countries as they seek to amplify convergences and mutual benefits of the relationship in the face...May 7, 2017 1593 0 -
As US crafts new strategy, Pakistan says peace in Afghanistan high priority
Photo: Screenshot/Official White House video U.S.-Pakistan relations and peace in Afghanistan were among key subjects that Pakistan’s ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry National Security Adviser HR McMaster discussed at a White House meeting this week. According to...May 6, 2017 1272 0 -
US, Pakistan discuss economic cooperation, efforts to curb terrorist financing
The United States and Pakistan discussed strengthening cooperative ties as Treasury Secretary Steven Munchin and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar with economic development and efforts to choke terrorist financing figuring in the talks. Highlighting major economic achievements...April 25, 2017 1287 0 -
Trump expresses goodwill for Pakistan as envoy presents credentials
President Donald Trump has expressed goodwill for Pakistan and its people, Islamabad’s new ambassador to the United States Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry said Monday. Ambassador Chaudhry presented his credentials to President Trump at a White House ceremony....April 25, 2017 1247 0 -
Pakistani Raj Kumar picked for US Emerging Young Leaders Award
Photo: Courtesy Raj Kumar Facebook page The US State Department has selected a Pakistani Hindu youth Raj Kumar as one of the recipients of its Emerging Young Leaders Award in recognition of his efforts toward building...April 19, 2017 2573 0 -
US, Pakistan discuss counterterrorism, Afghan stability as McMaster visits Islamabad
U.S. National Security Advisor Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster discussed cooperative ties with Pakistan’s top political and military leaders on Monday, while emphasizing the need to confront terrorism in all its forms. On his first visit to...April 17, 2017 1152 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 1106 0 -
Trump looks forward to working with Pakistan for regional peace
US, Pakistani pin flags Photo: http://www.crossed-flag-pins.com President Donald Trump’s administration looks forward to working with Pakistan toward the goal of peace and security in the region, U.S. top national security adviser said as Washington and Islamabad...April 15, 2017 1115 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 1337 0 -
US participation in upcoming Moscow talks on Afghanistan vital : Pakistan
US Soldiers watch as two Chinook helicopters fly in to take them back to Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan Nov. 4, 2008. Photo by Spc. Mary L. Gonzalez, CJTF-101 Public Affairs via Wikimedia The United States’ participation...April 9, 2017 1246 0