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Pakistan’s new government to make China agreements public
Gwadar Port in Balochistan province links CPEC with the Gulf Image Credit: Umargondal /Wikimedia Common Pakistan’s incoming Imran Khan-led government may make all economic agreements with Beijing public as part of efforts to bring transparency and blunt criticism...Aug 5, 2018 918 0 -
What is Imran Khan’s biggest challenge?
Photo: Chatham House/Wikimedia Imran Khan has won perhaps the biggest prize of his life with a victory in 2018 elections that has come after more than two decades of political strife. That win, however, comes at...Aug 2, 2018 1398 0 -
U.S. backs Afghan offer to extend ceasefire with Taliban, begin peace talks
The United States on Saturday expressed its support for Kabul’s offer to extend ceasefire with the Taliban insurgents and launch negotiations, saying all Afghans will benefit from an end to bloodshed. “We support President Ghani’s offer...Jun 16, 2018 890 0 -
Trump, Kim agree on historic deal toward complete denuclearization
Photo: Dan Scavino Jr./Wikimedia Commons President Donald Trump pulled off a huge foreign policy breakthrough by striking a deal with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in their Singapore summit under which Pyongyang has committed to...Jun 12, 2018 922 0 -
U.S. supports Afghanistan’s ceasefire offer to the Taliban during Eid holidays
Photo: UNAMA / Fraidoon Poya – A family struggles through a dusty environment in Afghanistan The United States has welcomed President Ashraf Ghani’s offer of a temporary ceasefire between the Government of Afghanistan and the Taliban to...Jun 7, 2018 921 0 -
Pakistan’s new envoy has a challenging job amid strained ties, geopolitical shifts
Pakistan’s new ambassador to the United States Ali Jehangir Siddiqui assumed charge of his position on Tuesday at a challenging time when the U.S-Pakistan relations are at a low ebb. Siddiqui, a banker, replaces retired career...May 29, 2018 2415 1 -
North Korea casts doubt over U.S. summit
Image of North Korea’s ICBM missile test on July 4, 2017 Photo: Screenshot/CNN-KCTV After weeks of positive messaging about its intent to resume international engagement, North Korea on Wednesday appeared to threw doubts over a summit...May 16, 2018 901 0 -
Trump’s political communication and the never-ending election season
Photo: Michael Vadon/Wikimedia Commons President Donald Trump has been at the center of political communication since the 2016 election season, when as candidate of the Conservative party he took the non-conformist use of social media to...Apr 27, 2018 1116 0 -
John Bolton to be new U.S. national security adviser
Photo: State Department/Wikipedia Former US ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton will be the new White House National Security Adviser, replacing General H.R. McMaster, who is also retiring from the military. President Donald Trump revealed...Mar 23, 2018 1387 0 -
Mattis emphasizes common ground approach toward Pakistan on fighting terror
Photo: Pakistan Prime Minister’s House, Islamabad Defense Secretary James Mattis, one of the most influential figures in President Trump’s Administration, has emphasized that finding common ground with Pakistan is the appropriate way to achieve counterterrorism objectives in...Dec 4, 2017 878 0