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Presence of US senator’s guard in PM meeting irks Senate panel
Interior secretary directed to submit details on the matter.
PAK US TIES
PAK US TIES
US senator wants Trump to meet PM Khan
Lindsey Graham says US and Pakistan are now in "strategic partnership".
FM Qureshi assures US envoy Khalilzad of Pakistan's continued efforts for Afghan peace
Pak, US discuss progress achieved in Afghan reconciliation process so far.
Pakistan steps up efforts to salvage stalled US-Taliban talks
PM Khan, President Ghani agree to resolve all outstanding issues; COAS assures US envoy of efforts for stability.
US, Pakistan agree intra-Afghan dialogue vital for peace in Afghanistan
US special envoy Khalilzad meets the foreign secretary and army chief during his fifth visit to the region.
US seeks Pakistan’s help for coaxing Taliban back into talks
Senior US official Lisa Curtis arrives in Islamabad for meetings, Khalilzad delayed due to change in itinerary.
Pakistan should strengthen ties with neighbours instead of US: Hina Rabbani Khar
US doesn't deserve as much importance as it is given in Pakistan because our economy does not depend on US aid: Khar.
Dr Asad Majeed Khan presents credentials to US President Donald Trump
US president tells envoy he wants to explore opportunities for two countries to work together and renew partnership.
'Mistrust on both sides needs to be unwound': Former envoy Ali Siddiqui on Pak-US ties
In an exclusive interview, Siddiqui talks complexities in Pak-US ties, challenges faced, and Pak role in Afghanistan.
US, Pakistan need to be honest about differences: senator
Important for Pak, US to figure out how to right relationship, continue to be strong allies, says US senator.
US special envoy Khalilzad embarks on 4-country tour for Afghan peace efforts
Khalilzad, who is leading an intra-agency delegation, will visit Pakistan, Afghanistan, India and China in 2 week trip.
Army affirms support for regional peace initiatives
Afghan president’s special envoy meets Shah Mehmood Qureshi.
Editorial: PM Khan's engagement in foreign ties is welcome
Govt must protect own interests abroad, and at home it must be more transparent about financial assistance it receives.
Pakistan hails Trump’s desire for 'great ties'
US president says he wants to meet new Islamabad leadership in not-too-distant future.
Trump 'looks forward to' meeting Pakistan's new leadership
Says he "wants to have a great relationship with Pakistan" but accuses Islamabad of "housing the enemy" in same breath.
2018 in review: Pakistan's foreign relations in flux
A look at all the ups and downs in Pakistan's relations with key countries in the outgoing year.
Pakistan being praised for role in US-Taliban talks: Qureshi
Foreign minister says Pakistan has been successful in maintaining its neutrality.
Fanning differences won’t help improve US-Pak ties: Congressman
Eric Swalwell believes most American lawmakers want to retain relationship with Pakistan.
First Pak-aided US-Taliban talks held in UAE
Meeting in Abu Dhabi also attended by officials from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and host country.
US praises Pakistan for promoting Afghan talks
Acknowledgement comes a day after PM Khan announced Pakistan has arranged talks between US and Taliban officials.
‘US wants to help Pakistan protect its economy’
US official says purpose of economic engagement with Pakistan is to ensure it is not a failure, stops being poor.
Editorial: Pakistan must avoid knee-jerk reaction over placement on religious freedom list
While political considerations may be behind listing, more can be done for a tolerant atmosphere in Pakistan.
Pakistan rejects 'politically motivated' listing as violator of religious freedoms by US
"The timing of the US move smacks of pure political blackmailing," says Mazari, the human rights minister.
Foreign minister sees talks on US financial aid restoration
Shah Mahmood Qureshi says govt making efforts to bring in foreign investment.
'Do not want Pakistan treated like a hired gun': PM Khan on US ties
"Our relationship with China is not one-dimensional; we want a similar relationship with US," PM tells Washington Post.
All stakeholders agree on need for talks to end Afghan conflict: FO
Dr Faisal says there are no preconditions for Pakistan's cooperation for peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan.
US general addresses Pakistan concerns on India’s role
Lt Gen Kenneth McKenzie says as Centcom chief he will make Islamabad a priority engagement.
Islamabad knows peace in Afghanistan unlikely without its support: US general
Official says United States has to make it “attractive” for Pakistan to cooperate.
PM reiterates Pakistan's 'abiding interest' for Afghan peace in meeting with US envoy Khalilzad
US leadership looks forward to working with Pakistan for achieving a political settlement in Afghanistan, says envoy.
Letter to PM: Trump 'acknowledges Afghan war cost both USA, Pakistan'
Seeks Pakistan's cooperation for Afghan peace talks with Taliban, talks of "renewing partnership".