Afghanistan
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Islamabad says Afghan war cannot be fought in Pakistan
Pakistan has decided to launch an international diplomatic campaign to seek support after fresh U.S. allegations that it harbors terrorists fueling Afghan insurgency. A national security council meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and...August 24, 2017 1304 0 -
US, Pakistan diplomats to meet on Trump’s new Afghanistan, South Asia policy
State Department HQ in Washington Photo : AgnosticPreachersKid /Wikimedia Commons U.S. and Pakistani diplomats are expected to hold discussions later this week following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new Afghan war and South Asia policy....August 22, 2017 1085 0 -
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....August 21, 2017 1042 0 -
Pakistan averts political instability; remains key to regional security
A day after Nawaz Sharif relinquished prime minister’s office – in line with a Supreme Court verdict in a corruption case– Pakistan seems to have averted political instability. Sharif’s brother Shahbaz Sharif, a longtime chief minister...July 29, 2017 1861 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...July 3, 2017 1203 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...June 30, 2017 1749 0 -
After improved security and calm, terrorism makes sudden return to Pakistan
Friday’s bombings came almost out of the blue, although incidents of terrorism could not have been completely unexpected, given the tense situation in the region, and the rise of militancy in Afghanistan. After a marked improvement...June 23, 2017 1434 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...June 21, 2017 1201 0 -
As US crafts new strategy, Pakistan says peace in Afghanistan high priority
Photo: Screenshot/Official White House video U.S.-Pakistan relations and peace in Afghanistan were among key subjects that Pakistan’s ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry National Security Adviser HR McMaster discussed at a White House meeting this week. According to...May 6, 2017 1272 0 -
US watchdog says serious internal problems eroding Afghan security
Afghanistan conflict is experiencing a “shockingly high” rate of deaths among security forces and a record number of casualties among civilians, a U.S government watchdog says amid uncertainty surrounding the future of the country. “Casualties suffered...May 1, 2017 1089 0
