Resolution in US Congress seeks end to repression in occupied Kashmir
Bill urges India to ensure that any actions taken respect people's human rights and adhere to international laws.
Anwar Iqbal
Pakistani-American journalist to moderate US presidential debate
Amna Nawaz of PBS News Hour will co-moderate the sixth Democratic primary debate on December 19.
88.5pc Afghans favour peace talks
The Asia Foundation survey for 2019 includes 17,812 men and women 18 years of age and older from throughout Afghanistan.
US credits reforms for strengthening of Pakistan’s economy
Wells says 15 trade delegations from Pakistan will visit US next year
China and Russia, not Muslim militants, pose threat to US, says Pentagon
WASHINGTON: China and Russia, and not Muslim militants, pose the greatest threat to America’s global interests,...
Child marriages in S. Asia halved in 25 years: Unicef
WASHINGTON: Child marriages have almost been halved over the past 25 years in South Asia, falling from 59 per cent ...
US politicians slam immigration officials for setting up fake varsity to trap students
"This is cruel and appalling," says US presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren.
Kartarpur corridor shows Pakistan’s commitment to peace: envoy
It seems that Pakistan’s messages of conciliation continue to fall on deaf ears, says Pakistani ambassador to US.
US sending 15 trade delegations to Pakistan next year: Wells
Document suggests US-Pakistan ties are going to expand.
Women easy targets in held Kashmir, other war zones, says HRW
The world begins "16 days of activism" to eliminate violence against women.
Trump hopeful of peace deal with Taliban
"You know we’re pulling way down in Afghanistan. We’re working on an agreement now with the Taliban," says Trump.
Resolution urges US Congress to oppose use of force in Kashmir
Resolution moved by Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib.
Key Congressman seeks Trump’s help to visit held Kashmir
Brad Sherman, who heads a House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia, writes to State Department for the purpose.
CPEC to push Pakistan deeper into debt burden, cautions US
Alice Wells says multibillion-dollar project will take a toll on Pakistan’s economy at the time of repayments.
UN panel adopts resolution on right to self-determination
UNITED NATIONS: A key UN committee has unanimously passed a Pakistan-sponsored resolution reaffirming the right to...
Imran asks Trump to help resolve Kashmir dispute
Both leaders pledge to advance Afghan peace process
US sees hostage swap as ray of hope for Afghanistan
On Tuesday, three high-ranking Taliban prisoners were swapped for two Western professors.
Indian repression fuelling militancy in held Kashmir, warns HR watchdog
HRW also points out that India has used "excessive force" to respond to protests by Kashmiris.
Kashmiri demands echo in US Congress panel
A US Congressional panel also endorses the Kashmiri demand for the right of self-determination.
Trump pardons military officers convicted of war crimes
Earlier, Trump pardoned Michael Behenna, a former first lieutenant convicted for killing an Iraqi during interrogation.