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Tillerson speaks to Pakistani, Afghan, Indian leaders ahead of Trump’s new South Asian policy address
Photo: CIA map showing Pakistan-Afghanistan border Indicating that President Donald Trump would adopt a broader regional approach toward the elusive goal of Afghan stability, the top American diplomat spoke to leaders in Pakistan, Afghanistan and India....Aug 21, 2017 1033 0 -
Trump to announce U.S. policy for Afghanistan, South Asia on Monday
Featured image shows US troops watching two Chinook helicopters fly in to take them back to Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan Nov. 4, 2008. Credit Spc. Mary L. Gonzalez, CJTF-101 Public Affairs Following months of deliberations with his...Aug 20, 2017 1167 0 -
Pakistan, Afghanistan signal intent to build trust, border cooperation
The view into Pakistan from the Afghanistan border at Torkham Gate Photo: Staff Sgt. Ryan Matson (U.S. Armed Forces)/Wikimedia Commons After months of acrimonious statements and actions, Pakistan and Afghanistan are signaling agreement on enhanced cooperation...Aug 17, 2017 1182 0 -
U.S. appoints career diplomat as acting special envoy for Pakistan, Afghanistan
Alice G Wells Photo Screenshot/US Embassy in Jordan YouTube The State Department has appointed a career diplomat as Acting Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan – a move intended to better coordinate the U.S. policy toward...Jul 22, 2017 1676 0 -
New report says record high number of civilians losing lives in Afghanistan conflict
Kabul after a massive explosion Photo: UNAMA/Jawad Jalali Calling the Afghan conflict an “ugly war, “the United Nations has said civilians lives – including those of women and children – continue to be lost at record...Jul 18, 2017 1553 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 -
China steps in to defuse Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions
In the wake of months-long deterioration in Pakistan-Afghanistan relations over allegations of failure to stem the two-way cross-border terrorism, China has stepped in with shuttle diplomacy to help the two neighbors focus on cooperation. Chinese Foreign...Jun 30, 2017 1737 0 -
Militant safe havens inside Afghanistan, not outside: Pakistan tells UNSC
Reacting to the Afghan assertion of foreign support for the Taliban insurgency, Pakistan has told the U.N. Security Council that the Afghan Taliban’s “safe havens” are inside Afghanistan and not outside of the conflict-hit country –...Jun 22, 2017 1845 0 -
US, Pakistan should find ways to resolve differences and work together – Congresswoman Lee
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has emphasized the importance of cooperative U.S.-Pakistan relations, arguing that the two countries should work together in the fight against terror and find ways to resolve problems. The Democratic lawmaker from Houston...Jun 21, 2017 1191 0 -
US encourages Pakistan-India dialogue to resolve South Asian tensions
With South Asia witnessing a dangerous escalation in the form of frequent exchange of fire in Kashmir, the United States has said it wants Pakistan and India to hold dialogue and build cooperation. A State Department...May 25, 2017 1160 0
