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U.S. sees momentum for improved Pakistan ties after Pompeo visit
The United States looks forward to building on Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s hopeful visit to Islamabad and improve the relationship – that deteriorated sharply in the wake of differences over the Trump Administration’s South Asia policy...Sep 7, 2018 1469 0 -
A Pakistani writer’s tribute to John McCain
The timing of the death of soldier citizen John McCain has immense ramifications for the dangerous crossroads the US is placed in today. For me personally this extraordinary all-American defender of democracy and freedom symbolized the...Sep 6, 2018 973 0 -
U.S., Pakistan hold talks to reset strained ties
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held discussions with Pakistan’s newly elected Prime Minister Imran Khan with a desire to reset relations through progress in areas of common interest including efforts to bring peace in Afghanistan....Sep 5, 2018 1424 1 -
Pakistan may benefit from jump in international tourism earnings
Pakistan is among the countries that have shown a steady increase in international receipts from tourism, as the South Asian country gradually comes out of years of turmoil and security challenges. However, the country has still...Aug 28, 2018 1573 0 -
Imran Khan’s rise, Bilawal Bhutto’s speech and the sunrise in New Pakistan
An image of sunrise in a Pakistani village, Credit: Asimali740 from Wikimedia Commons Thanks God it’s Friday. Good News autumn is on the horizon, which means cooler days are ahead of us soon. But currently, the...Aug 18, 2018 1452 0 -
UN congratulates Imran Khan on election as Pakistan PM
While felicitating Pakistan’s newly elected prime minister Imran Khan, the United Nations said Friday it lookd forward to working with him. “We congratulate the Prime Minister and look forward to working with him,” a spokesman for...Aug 17, 2018 1018 0 -
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan enlivens Pakistan Independence Day celebration in D.C.
With a mix of classical notes and innovative Qawaali rendition style, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan enlivened Pakistani embassy’s celebration of the Independence Day Tuesday. Besides Pakistani-Americans, U.S. diplomats including senior State Department official for South Asia...Aug 15, 2018 1146 0 -
UN report acknowledges Pakistan’s counterterrorism efforts
The United Nations has acknowledged the effectiveness of Pakistan’s “extensive” counterterrorism operations, noting that it resulted in disrupting terrorist activities. But worryingly for the region, the report says the ISL has established extensive presence across Afghanistan, with...Aug 14, 2018 886 0 -
Pakistan’s governance troubles and the desire for change
1988 was 30 years back. Since then, 8 elections have been held in Pakistan. Yet, the core issue of governance, which goes to the heart to the fundamental incompatibility between resources and requirements, remains untouched. Unattended also is the...Aug 10, 2018 823 0 -
These five factors may determine change from Pakistan elections
uly 25 election has given (Pakistan Movement of Justice) victory over two longtime dynasties, Pakistan Peoples Party and Pakistan Muslim League(N). Imran Khan, cricketer-turned-politician is expected to form new government next week. The PML(N) leader Nsawz Sharif...Aug 7, 2018 923 0