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Qureshi reaches US tomorrow for bilateral talks, UN session
The foreign minister is expected to address the UN General Assembly on Sept 29.
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Islamabad part of solution in Afghanistan: US
Pentagon report quotes America’s top military official as saying Pakistan can help bring Taliban to peace talks.
US suspension of aid not a ‘life or death situation’ for Pakistan, says navy chief in Washington
Sea-based nuclear weapons provide second strike capability which balances equation against India: Admiral Abbasi.
An opportunity
Regional events may have opened up space to break the logjam.
Papers indicate Afghan issue not sole cause of US-Pakistan discord
Two recent US documents indicate Washington feels Islamabad is gradually slipping out of its orbit.
Suspending military aid to Pakistan not done lightly: US
Decision taken knowing risk of Pak govt falling into hands of terrorists who could control n-weapons was serious: NSA
US to support efforts for Pak-India talks
State Department official Alice Wells identifies communication channels the neighbours are already using.
Pompeo said US won’t block Pakistan plea for IMF bailout: Fawad
US secretary of state's trip to Islamabad “set many things straight” and re-invigorated ties, says information minister.
What do press releases tell us about the state of Pakistan-US relationship?
The story is best told not by handshakes, but the messages that Pakistan and the US sent out.
On again, off again
The story is best told not by handshakes, but the messages that Pakistan and the US sent out.
Quality security interaction with Pakistan to continue: US
Visit of Pompeo, Gen Dunford to Islamabad paved the way for resetting the Pak-US relationship: Randall G. Schriver.
Pompeo urges steps to rebuild trust between Pakistan, US
“In Pakistan yesterday, we agreed that it’s time to start delivering on our joint commitments,” says US secretary.
Pakistan, US agree to make fresh start after Pompeo's visit ends 'stalemate'
It’s time for Islamabad, Washington to deliver on joint commitments, US Secretary of State Pompeo says.
Why recent US actions to ‘punish’ Pakistan will not help in obtaining the new govt's support
Stopping CSF reimbursements and issuing threatening messages make it more difficult for Islamabad to cooperate with US.
PM Imran Khan, US Secy of State Pompeo discuss bilateral ties during meeting at PM House
Qureshi decides not to discuss US decision to scrap $300m aid, says we'll now think along the lines of self-sufficiency.
Pompeo due today in Islamabad amid chill in Pak-US ties
US secretary of state's brief stay in the capital could be tense, analysts fear.
Rabbani urges PM not to meet Pompeo
Rabbani says whenever a Pakistani premier visited the US he was not received by the US president.
Suspension of $300 million payment to Pakistan not a new decision: US
Pentagon says on Saturday it asked Congress to ‘reprogramme’ the suspended amount that Pakistan was to receive from CSF.
US spells out terms of engagement with Pakistan
Official underlines importance of Islamabad’s help in encouraging Afghan Taliban to come to negotiating table.
Will discuss the $300m US 'payment' matter with Pompeo: Foreign Minister Qureshi
Says the payment, which the US is considering scrapping, was reimbursement for expenses on war against terrorism.
US military chief coming with Pompeo to Pakistan for talks on terrorism
The need to fight terrorists will be “the primary part” of their discussions with Pakistani leaders: US defence chief.
Will try to steer Pak-US ties towards betterment during Pompeo visit: FM Qureshi
Foreign minister reiterates US handout on phone call between PM Khan and Pompeo was “contrary to the reality”.
'Great interest in PM Khan's reform agenda,' outgoing US envoy tells foreign minister
Reform agenda, "readiness to turn the page", objectives of Pompeo's upcoming trip, says David Hale.
US handout on Imran-Pompeo call 'contrary to facts', says Shah Mahmood
Again rubbishes claim in US handout that Pompeo, Khan discussed "terrorists operating in Pakistan".
'Pakistan first' at the core of new foreign policy, asserts Shah Mahmood Qureshi
Says India PM Modi has written a letter to PM Khan, indicating the beginning of talks between the two countries.
Pompeo to hold talks with Imran next month
Pakistan is likely to seek the US support for its bid to obtain an expected $12 billion financial package from IMF.
US cuts military training programme for Pakistan
American officials are worried the Trump administration’s decision could undermine a key trust-building measure.
Imran wants to build trust-based relationship with US
Iranian president phones PTI chief, felicitates him over his party’s poll victory.
Foreign minister rejects US secretary of state's opposition to IMF bailout for Pakistan
"It is totally wrong to link any IMF package with CPEC projects," Abdullah Hussain Haroon says.
Envoy Ali Siddiqui meets US Defence Secy James Mattis in Washington
Pak-US relations were discussed during the meeting.