South Asia
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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...March 22, 2019 842 0 -
U.S. steps up diplomacy to contain Pakistan-India crisis
President Trump may have come empty-handed from a meeting with North Korea leader over denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula but his administration is focused intently on containing a crisis between two South Asian nuclear powers Pakistan...February 28, 2019 764 0 -
Pakistan to release pilot of downed Indian jet as ‘peace gesture’
The picture of downed Indian jet, Wing Commander Abhinandan taking tea, has gone viral with calls for taking “chai” together instead of warring, Credit: Radio Pakistan In the midst of Pakistan-India military standoff, Prime Minister Imran...February 28, 2019 2432 0 -
Pakistan shoots down two Indian jets in Kashmir
Photo: Radio Pakistan courtesy Express Tribune Pakistan Wednesday shot down two Indian aircraft near the Line of Control inside Azad Kashmir, a day after India carried out incursions into the country with its warplanes. A pilot...February 27, 2019 938 2 -
UN makes urgent appeal for restraint after Indian incursion into Pakistan
The United Nations has made an urgent appeal for calm and restraint in South Asia following Indian warplanes entered Pakistani territory in what New Delhi says was a strike against a hideout of Jaish e Mohammad...February 26, 2019 679 0 -
U.S. in diplomatic drive to de-escalate ‘dangerous’ Pakistan-India standoff
Terming the standoff between nuclear-armed South Asian neighbors Pakistan and India as “very dangerous,” President Donald Trump has confirmed U.S. diplomatic efforts to stop further escalation in the tensions since an attack in Jammu and Kashmir...February 23, 2019 801 1 -
The tightening Saudi-Pak embrace in changing times
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia looked set to further cement their close ties as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a warm welcome upon arrival for a visit that promises to bring as much as $20 billion...February 17, 2019 826 0 -
In regional shift, Pakistan, Russia sign $10 billion gas pipeline project
In a major shift from its West-centered foreign and economic policies, Islamabad has signed an inter-corporate agreement, under which a 1,500 km offshore gas pipeline costing $ 10 billion will transport Russian natural gas from the...February 7, 2019 2007 0 -
With Afghan peace moves, FM sees a positive direction for U.S.-Pakistan ties
Following reports of an agreement between Washington and the Afghan Taliban on ending the long war, Pakistan Sunday said it has “reset” its relationship with the United States in accordance with its desire for regional peace....January 27, 2019 803 0 -
Pakistan’s GDP growth to be 3.7% in 2018-19; rebound to 4.6% over medium term
The World Bank sees GDP growth in Pakistan slow down to 3.7% due to macroeconomic imbalances, depleted foreign exchange reserves and tightening financial conditions. In its latest Global Economic Prospects report, the Bank also says that...January 11, 2019 839 0
