Anwar Iqbal

US lawmakers call on Pakistan to respect people’s rights

PTI supporters organise Capitol Hill briefing for incoming US Congress. Updated 24 Jan, 2025 10:21am

Rubio prioritises ties with India to counter China

Jaishankar dismisses possibility of trade with Pakistan; diplomats trying to arrange Modi-Trump meeting. Updated 23 Jan, 2025 08:13am

Ambitious agenda, global risks to define Trump’s second term

President-elect’s unconventional approach sparks uncertainty but can also deliver unexpected successes. Updated 19 Jan, 2025 08:22am

Journalists disrupt Blinken’s final briefing

Sam Husseini, Max Blumenthal accuse outgoing US secretary of state of complicity in Gaza "genocide". Updated 20 Jan, 2025 12:59pm

US sees Pakistan as ‘partner’, not ally

• White House official John Kirby stresses anti-terror partnership, says no formal treaty exists between two nations • Trump’s Published 16 Jan, 2025 07:01am

Pakistan not formal ally, but strong partner: White House official Kirby

Reaffirms US "will remain committed to working with Pakistan to address common threats". Updated 15 Jan, 2025 04:00pm

Pakistani blocs intensify lobbying before Trump’s inauguration

Ambassador Rizwan Sheikh’s schedule filled to brim with "meetings on the Hill"; PTI-allied diaspora groups set to hold Congressional briefing on 22nd. Published 15 Jan, 2025 09:03am

Situationer: Pakistani blocs intensify lobbying before Trump’s inauguration

US-Pakistan relations face renewed scrutiny amidst Islamabad’s internal political turmoil, and a shifting global landscape. Updated 15 Jan, 2025 09:38am

US lawmaker looks to scrap Pakistan’s ‘non-Nato ally’ status

Bill among four put forward by far-right Republican; analysts say practical impact of move will be limited. Updated 13 Jan, 2025 07:48am

Pakistan urges political inclusion in rebuilding of Syria

Syrian representative criticises Israeli actions in Golan Heights; Munir Akram opposes missile tests in Korean Peninsula. Updated 10 Jan, 2025 12:03pm

Musk ‘surprised’ US taxpayer money going to Afghan Taliban

Comments reflect growing sentiment among conservatives that Washington needs to reduce foreign assistance. Updated 08 Jan, 2025 08:56am

Pakistani Americans caught in middle of immigration debate

Trump’s hardline stance spurs anxiety among immigrant communities, with many university students having skipped winter break trips home. Updated 06 Jan, 2025 10:22am

American Muslims in a state of shock after New Orleans terror attack

“The crime rate in our country is at a level that nobody has ever seen before,” says president-elect Trump. Updated 03 Jan, 2025 10:25am

Pakistan enters UN Security Council at key juncture in global politics

Country will preside over UNSC in July, also secures seat on IS, Al Qaeda sanctions committee. Updated 01 Jan, 2025 10:09am

Award created in honour of Bapsi Sidhwa

WASHINGTON: The Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America (FEZNA) has announced the creation of a new... Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:07am

Renowned author Bapsi Sidhwa passes away at 86

Her works, rich in historical and cultural context, have earned her a place among the most celebrated authors of her time. Published 26 Dec, 2024 11:01am

Trump aide raises PTI hopes with pro-Imran remarks

Richard Grenell draws parallels between Trump and PTI founder, says both facing "baseless" corruption allegations. Updated 26 Dec, 2024 08:05am

Renowned author Bapsi Sidhwa is no more

WASHINGTON: Bapsi Sidhwa, an internationally acclaimed author and literary icon, passed away in Houston, Texas, on... Published 26 Dec, 2024 07:03am

Pentagon treads cautiously after official’s missile claims

Press secretary says US values Pakistan as a "partner in the region", has worked closely on counterterrorism efforts in the past. Updated 21 Dec, 2024 11:30am

Shocking US claim on reach of Pakistani missiles

White House official alleges Pakistan pursuing long-range ballistic missile capabilities that could even allow it to target US. Updated 20 Dec, 2024 11:08am