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Co-chairs Sheila Lee (D), Jim Bank (R) pledge to make Pakistan Caucus effective
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D) and Congressman Jim Banks (R), co-chairs of Pakistan Caucus for the 116th Congress, have pledged to make the caucus effective in order to strengthen the U.S.-Pakistan relationship. The Caucus for the...May 5, 2019 870 0 -
US-Pakistan trade soared to record highs during 2017-18
While the United States and Pakistan – longtime allies in the fight against terror with ups downs in bilateral ties – differed on some key strategic issues, the two-way trade between them soared to $6.6 billion....May 3, 2019 848 0 -
Why Richard Lugar’s argument on enduring US-Pakistan ties holds relevance
The U.S.-Pakistan relations have gone through several ups and downs since 2012 – the year until when Senator Richard Lugar, who passed away on Sunday, was a leading voice on foreign policy discussions on the Hill....Apr 30, 2019 1145 0 -
Iran says ready to meet Pakistan’s energy needs
Iran has offered to supply Pakistan enough energy that may meet its oil, gas and electricity needs. “Iran is ready to meet Pakistan’s oil and gas demands … (and) we are ready to increase (electricity) exports...Apr 23, 2019 1157 0 -
US reviewing assistance to Pakistan
With Pakistan playing an important role in pushing forward Afghan Taliban talks as per President Trump’s policy for a negotiated end to the war, the United States is conducting a review of its assistance to the country, which...Apr 13, 2019 1054 0 -
‘Market Pakistan as great investment destination for durable U.S. ties’
It’s time for Pakistan to market its huge business potential to American investors, a leading entrepreneur says amid expected transition in South Asia from security-focused relations to a scenario of less interdependence, when the U.S. will draw...Apr 11, 2019 1087 0 -
U.S. acknowledgs Pakistan’s support as it engages allies on Afghan peace process
Following a week of diplomatic temper tantrums involving the U.S., Pakistani and Afghan officials over peace process in Afghanistan, things seemed to be recovering by Monday. U.S. special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad acknowledged Islamabad’s support for help...Apr 1, 2019 762 0 -
Pakistani-Americans, a vital connection for both countries
Image: R to L Akbar Khan, Ambassador Asad Khan, Congressman Brad Sherman, Mossadaq Chughtai Credit: Asim Siddiqui As the United States and Pakistan navigate through challenges in the way of South Asian peace and stability, an...Mar 30, 2019 2855 0 -
Why American Muslims need to engage in cross-cultural conversations
As American Muslims, we are yet to develop any concrete plans to extricate ourselves out of chaotic situations, hostility, and incessant Islamophobic rhetoric we face. Each time a terrorist acts out, we start praying and wishing...Mar 27, 2019 1482 0 -
Trump says U.S.-Pakistan relations ‘very good’
President Donald Trump has described the U.S.-Pakistan relationship as “very good,” saying his administration will be holding talks with the South Asian country – considered critical to a negotiated end to Afghan conflict. “We’ll be meeting...Mar 22, 2019 842 0