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US, Pakistan work closely to step up Afghan peace drive
Pakistan has renewed its pledge to support Washington and Kabul for finding a political settlement to the 17-year-old conflict in Afghanistan. President Donald Trump’s special envoy flew into the region to kickstart the peace process with...Jan 9, 2019 904 0 -
Trump orders pullout of 7,000 troops from Afghanistan
In a move likely to have far-reaching implications for South and Central Asia, President Donald Trump has decided to pull out 7,000 troops from Afghanistan. The move comes a day after the White House decision to...Dec 21, 2018 800 0 -
Imran Khan sees hope for Afghan peace as Pakistan assists U.S. talks with Taliban representatives
In a promising diplomatic move, Pakistan arranged face-to-face meeting between a top U.S. envoy and the warring Afghan Taliban as part of efforts to kickstart peace process to end the conflict in Afghanistan. Washington’s Special Envoy...Dec 18, 2018 1585 1 -
Trump sends envoy, letter to Khan for Pakistan help on Afghan peace
After a year of censure and suspension of aid to Pakistan, President Donald Trump has sought the longstanding ally’s support to push Taliban into Afghan peace negotiations. On Tuesday Pakistani officials confirmed that the U.S. President has...Dec 3, 2018 922 0 -
Pakistan reacts to Trump’s charges, recounting its counterterror role, sacrifices, economic losses
Pakistan has reacted strongly to President Donald Trump’s allegations that the South Asian country does nothing for the United States in return for billions of dollars in aid given to it. Prime Minister Imran Khan, in...Nov 19, 2018 822 2 -
U.S. expects Pakistan will not provide safe harbor to terrorists
Secretary of Sate Mike Pompeo says the United States expects Pakistan not to provide safe harbor to terrorists on its western border with Afghanistan and that the South Asian country would be held accountable if it...Oct 24, 2018 607 0 -
How can U.S., Pakistan make their unequal relationship work?
The complexity of U.S.- Pakistan relations and fears of yet another estrangement between the previously two close allies gained fresh spotlight this week with a series of discussions between some top experts. “Pathways to Change: Pakistan...Oct 18, 2018 1712 1 -
U.S. says ties with Pakistan a factor for stability in South Asia
The United States and Pakistan see momentum for to advance Afghan peace process, with their top diplomats asking at a meeting in Washington that the Taliban should seize the opportunity for dialogue. The call by the...Oct 3, 2018 867 0 -
U.S. has always benefitted from partnership with Pakistan; should not lose old ally
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi Friday said he is the United States to reconnect with Washington, arguing that the U.S. should not lose its old ally even as it fortifies its relations with South Asian rival...Sep 28, 2018 1189 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 1423 1