Pak US Ties
Officials say they don't expect Islamabad to abandon Beijing for improving its ties with Washington.
Updated 02 Jan, 2023 09:28am
Says Pakistan will not launch war on Kabul; claims Imran wants to rig elections through "his men" in army.
Updated 23 Dec, 2022 08:25am
Offers condolences for lives lost in recent terror attacks, underscored America's resolute support as Pakistan combats terrorism.
Updated 21 Dec, 2022 09:28am
"We urge those responsible to cease all acts of violence, release hostages and end the seizure" of CTD centre in Bannu, says Ned Price.
Published 20 Dec, 2022 07:00am
He has a difficult mission: underlining the need for stronger ties with US without disturbing its close relationship with China.
Updated 19 Dec, 2022 08:37am
Holds meeting with army’s top brass, discusses matters of mutual interest, regional stability and security cooperation.
Updated 16 Dec, 2022 08:52am
FM will also meet senior US officials in Washington.
Updated 14 Dec, 2022 08:45am
Says he will kick off the visit by meeting UNSG Antonio Guterres and participating in a “high-level debate” at the UNSC.
Published 12 Dec, 2022 11:20pm
AJK PM says Sharif forgot to mention Kashmiris’ sacrifices; premier blames "cartels" for slow progress on renewables.
Updated 06 Dec, 2022 09:49am
Meets US envoy in Islamabad; Asad Umar, Shireen Mazari criticise departing army chief, seek total reset in civil-military ties.
Updated 30 Nov, 2022 09:33am
“We seek a strong partnership with Pakistan on counterterrorism and expect sustained action against all militant and terrorist groups," says US official.
Updated 30 Nov, 2022 08:16am
Report says “many consider” this change of guard as “crucial to Pakistani affairs as civilian political cycles”.
Updated 25 Nov, 2022 09:31am
Trump-era official says should Imran return to power, there will be "effort to make amends with Washington".
Updated 23 Nov, 2022 09:24am
State Dept official says Washington has always viewed prosperous, democratic Pakistan as critical to US interests.
Updated 21 Nov, 2022 08:46am
Imran claims he never backtracked on regime change allegations, says does not want his ouster to get in way of Pakistan's interests.
Updated 17 Nov, 2022 12:30pm
Project will help strengthen Pakistan’s business environment and attract foreign direct investment.
Updated 17 Nov, 2022 09:01am
The stimulus for change has come from both the US and Pakistan.
Updated 04 Nov, 2022 07:59am
FM Bilawal expresses gratitude, says helping flood victims is still the "single most important issue" today.
Updated 27 Oct, 2022 05:55pm
US ambassador says the country is looking forward to introducing high-yield cotton seed technology in Pakistan.
Updated 27 Oct, 2022 08:38am
Envoy Thomas West dismisses suggestion Washington needs Pakistan’s airspace to reach Afghanistan.
Updated 23 Oct, 2022 07:51am
“The proposed sale will sustain Pakistan’s capability to meet current and future counterterrorism threats,” says US official.
Updated 21 Oct, 2022 07:50am
It is time to reassess our foreign policy options.
Published 20 Oct, 2022 07:55am
US Senator Van Hollen says Biden's remarks were not deliberate, or the administration would not have clarified them.
Updated 19 Oct, 2022 09:51am
Say "US must ensure that Pakistani nationals ... are not forced to return to conditions that could imperil their lives".
Updated 18 Oct, 2022 10:06am
IT is difficult to understand what made President Joe Biden bring up Pakistan’s nuclear programme during a ...
Updated 16 Oct, 2022 08:06am
Everyone looked to have struggled in comprehending Biden’s remarks because they were delivered without explaining the context.
Updated 14 Dec, 2022 01:25pm
Prime minister defends Pakistan's "responsible stewardship of its nuclear-weapons capability"; demarche issued to US envoy.
Updated 15 Oct, 2022 09:46pm
US president says Pakistan has nukes but "without any cohesion".
Updated 15 Oct, 2022 10:05pm
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia do not find mention in Washington’s latest national security strategy.
Updated 14 Oct, 2022 09:23am
“We value our long-standing ties with Pakistan. There are a number of areas where our interests are aligned,” says Ned Price.
Updated 12 Oct, 2022 07:40am