US-Pakistan relations
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Trump proposes $351 million in assistance for Pakistan in the 2019 budget
Photo: HiraV/Wikimedia Commons President Donald Trump has proposed $ 351 million in economic and security assistance for Pakistan in the fiscal 2019 budget, indicating the continued importance of U.S.-Pakistan cooperation to America’s South Asia policy. The...February 13, 2018 895 0 -
Afghan instability threatens Pakistan’s gains
Pakistan’s economic and security gains were at risk from continued Afghan instability, and it is in the country’s interest to work with the United States to help bring peace to Afghanistan, a top Pakistani official said....February 8, 2018 1190 0 -
Pakistan embassy launches new website to improve services
Pakistan’s embassy in Washington D.C. has launched a new website as part of the public diplomacy efforts and improve access to information through a variety of new links. Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry said at the inaugural...January 28, 2018 1171 0 -
Pakistan seeks U.S. focus on commonality of interests
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has urged President Donald Trump to see commonality of interests that both countries have in the fight against terror, asking Washington to frame its policy toward Islamabad on the basis...January 27, 2018 1005 0 -
Pakistan pushing the Afghan Taliban, Haqqanis back to Afghanistan: Aizaz Chaudhry
A File photo shows U.S. soldiers watch two Chinook helicopters fly in to take them back to Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan Nov. 4, 2008. Photo by Spc. Mary L. Gonzalez, CJTF-101 Public Affairs/Wikipedia Pakistan has said...January 19, 2018 1229 0 -
U.S. seeks to move toward a new relationship with Pakistan based on mutual trust
Photo: Pakistan Foreign Ministry After weeks of recriminations, the United States and Pakistan are expressing mutual desire to build trust, with both countries climbing down from rhetorical statements. The relationship between the two countries – already...January 16, 2018 1141 0 -
US cannot walk away from Pakistan; should explore constructive options -NYT
The Khyber Pass connecting Pakistan and Afghanistan, Photo James Mollison/Wikimedia Commons As U.S.-Pakistan relations nosedive following Washington’s recriminatory moves including suspension of military aid, a major American newspaper has said U.S. President cannot walk away from...January 6, 2018 924 0 -
Pakistan reminds critics of counterterror gains; efforts on with U.S. to find common ground
A map showing Pakistani tribal areas along Afghan border, Photo: Hbtila/Wikimedia Commons Pakistan has reacted to the latest U.S. announcement of suspending nearly all security assistance with a reminder of the importance of counterterrorism cooperation. Islamabad...January 5, 2018 813 0 -
In a region of multiple interests, U.S.-Pakistan ties need a quick patch-up
A map showing India, China, Pakistan and the broader region Photo Credit: CIA Factbook As U.S.-Pakistan relations face a stiff test following President Donald Trump’s twitter tirade against Islamabad, foreign policy experts have warned Washington against...January 4, 2018 1843 0 -
US confirms withholding $255 million in assistance for Pakistan
Photo: Screenshot/CBSN Following President Trump’s tirade against Pakistan, the United States has announced it is withholding $ 255 million in aid for the South Asian country. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said Washington...January 3, 2018 1147 0