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Why Richard Lugar’s argument on enduring US-Pakistan ties holds relevance
The U.S.-Pakistan relations have gone through several ups and downs since 2012 – the year until when Senator Richard Lugar, who passed away on Sunday, was a leading voice on foreign policy discussions on the Hill....Apr 30, 2019 1149 0 -
US reviewing assistance to Pakistan
With Pakistan playing an important role in pushing forward Afghan Taliban talks as per President Trump’s policy for a negotiated end to the war, the United States is conducting a review of its assistance to the country, which...Apr 13, 2019 1054 0 -
IMF deal almost agreed in principle – Asad Umar
Finance Minister Asad Umar said Pakistan and International Monetary Fund have almost reached a deal in principle on a bailout package as Islamabad strives for a fix to the balance of payment crisis amid ballooning trade...Apr 12, 2019 1113 1 -
‘Market Pakistan as great investment destination for durable U.S. ties’
It’s time for Pakistan to market its huge business potential to American investors, a leading entrepreneur says amid expected transition in South Asia from security-focused relations to a scenario of less interdependence, when the U.S. will draw...Apr 11, 2019 1090 0 -
Imran Khan: Pakistan sees no more use for militant groups it once created
Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday Pakistan sees no use for militant groups that it created during the U.S.-backed fight against Soviet occupation of Afghanistan. “We will not allow armed militias to operate anymore,’’ he told representatives...Apr 9, 2019 792 0 -
U.S. acknowledgs Pakistan’s support as it engages allies on Afghan peace process
Following a week of diplomatic temper tantrums involving the U.S., Pakistani and Afghan officials over peace process in Afghanistan, things seemed to be recovering by Monday. U.S. special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad acknowledged Islamabad’s support for help...Apr 1, 2019 762 0 -
Pakistani-Americans, a vital connection for both countries
Image: R to L Akbar Khan, Ambassador Asad Khan, Congressman Brad Sherman, Mossadaq Chughtai Credit: Asim Siddiqui As the United States and Pakistan navigate through challenges in the way of South Asian peace and stability, an...Mar 30, 2019 2855 0 -
Afghan peace prospects and regional diplomatic entanglements
The U.S. and Afghan governments believe that any Afghan peace process should be Afghan-led. But over the past few months both have also had some differences with regard to the of initial meetings to kickstart an...Mar 29, 2019 820 0 -
Why American Muslims need to engage in cross-cultural conversations
As American Muslims, we are yet to develop any concrete plans to extricate ourselves out of chaotic situations, hostility, and incessant Islamophobic rhetoric we face. Each time a terrorist acts out, we start praying and wishing...Mar 27, 2019 1483 0 -
Trump says U.S.-Pakistan relations ‘very good’
President Donald Trump has described the U.S.-Pakistan relationship as “very good,” saying his administration will be holding talks with the South Asian country – considered critical to a negotiated end to Afghan conflict. “We’ll be meeting...Mar 22, 2019 845 0
