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Apple to support Malala Fund for girls’ education
Photo: Courtesy Malala Twitter Account Apple will invest in Pakistani Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai’s organization – known as Malala Fund – to help expand its work in support of girls realizing their right to education. Malala,...Jan 22, 2018 1239 0 -
US cannot walk away from Pakistan; should explore constructive options -NYT
The Khyber Pass connecting Pakistan and Afghanistan, Photo James Mollison/Wikimedia Commons As U.S.-Pakistan relations nosedive following Washington’s recriminatory moves including suspension of military aid, a major American newspaper has said U.S. President cannot walk away from...Jan 6, 2018 922 0 -
In a region of multiple interests, U.S.-Pakistan ties need a quick patch-up
A map showing India, China, Pakistan and the broader region Photo Credit: CIA Factbook As U.S.-Pakistan relations face a stiff test following President Donald Trump’s twitter tirade against Islamabad, foreign policy experts have warned Washington against...Jan 4, 2018 1841 0 -
US backs leadership role for India; wants decisive Pakistani action against terror
The United States views risk of a Pakistan-India conflict resulting a in nuclear exchange among its chief concerns in South Asia. A White House document detailing President Donald Trump’s national security strategy also sees leadership role...Dec 19, 2017 1085 0 -
U.S. urges Pakistan, India to resume peace dialogue at the earliest
President Donald Trump’s South Asia strategy “focuses on reducing tensions between Pakistan and India” and Washington urges the two countries to revive their dialogue at the earliest, a senior American diplomat said. “The United States does...Nov 10, 2017 1155 0 -
Pakistan showing renewed cooperation with US: Mike Pence
US, Pakistani pin flags Photo: http://www.crossed-flag-pins.com Vice President Mike Pence has said Pakistan is responding to the U.S. leadership on the international stage with renewed cooperation in the fight against terror. “–as was evidenced in the...Oct 25, 2017 983 0 -
Can soft power push the world from hard line politics toward peace goals?
Leaders from around the world assembled at the United Nations this week to debate the way out of new and old troubles and push the agenda for shared peace and prosperity. But the General Assembly, the...Sep 24, 2017 1705 0 -
US says Nawaz Sharif exit Pakistan’s internal matter; looks forward to smooth transition
Photo by UK Department for International Development/Wikimedia Commons The United States sees Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s ouster after the Supreme Court disqualification of him from holding the elected office as Pakistan’s “internal matter.” A State Department spokesperson...Jul 28, 2017 1425 0 -
U.S. emphasizes peaceful resolution to Kashmir dispute
The United States is making it clear that it continues to view Kashmir as disputed territory and that it wants Pakistan-India talks toward resolution of the longstanding dispute. A series of statements by the U.S. senators...Jul 3, 2017 1195 0 -
Trump vows to fight terror in cooperation with Muslim world
Photo: Screenshot/ABC News President Donald Trump has appealed to leaders of Muslim countries excluding Iran to partner with the United States in stamping out terrorism but also emphasized that the fight against terror is not a...May 21, 2017 1155 0