Pak US Ties
The violence that unfolded at the US consulate in Karachi raises urgent legal questions about sovereignty, the use of force, and the narrow avenues for accountability under international law.
Updated 05 Mar, 2026 04:48pm
For a country battling insurgencies in two provinces, facing a hostile Afghan Taliban regime, and grappling with deep internal divisions, instability in a neighbouring state carries tangible security risks.
Published 04 Mar, 2026 01:12pm
Says no change to the status of embassy in Islamabad, which was to resume normal consular services on March 3.
Published 04 Mar, 2026 12:57pm
Finance minister meets US commerce secretary in Washington; both sides reiterate commitment to further engagements on investments in major projects.
Published 21 Feb, 2026 05:34pm
Expresses scepticism over US president's statements about Hamas’s disarmament.
Updated 21 Feb, 2026 04:45pm
US secretary of state thanks Pakistan for supporting Trump’s Gaza peace plan; PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan's readiness to work with Board of peace.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 08:11pm
“The objective remains to secure maximum value for this property in alignment with the government’s privatisation strategy," finance ministry says.
Updated 19 Feb, 2026 08:51pm
PM Shehbaz arrives in Washington today to attend Trump-led moot; summit to focus on Gaza ceasefire, $5bn US pledge and board's institutional design.
Updated 18 Feb, 2026 07:39am
USAID's collapse exposes a bitter truth: global aid is fragile, bureaucratic, and ultimately at the mercy of politics at home and abroad.
Published 17 Feb, 2026 12:55pm
Army chief also met German officials and military leaders of Brazil, Lebanon during his trip to attend meetings on sidelines of Munich Security Conference.
Updated 15 Feb, 2026 11:10am
Perhaps we need a new approach towards Afghanistan, one that is not aligned with any camp.
Updated 15 Feb, 2026 09:11am
US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs John Mark Pomeroy says country attaches great importance to its ties with Pakistan.
Published 12 Feb, 2026 07:07pm
“Because, see, they were going to go nuclear, in my opinion," US president says, claiming he used tariffs to secure ceasefire.
Updated 11 Feb, 2026 12:54pm
Meeting is likely to take place in Turkiye on Friday, Arab official tells AFP.
Updated 03 Feb, 2026 07:34pm
US officials say the discussions are expected to focus on supply-chain resilience, investment frameworks, and sustainable mining, processing and recycling capabilities.
Updated 03 Feb, 2026 09:46am
Mandviwalla, Hassan lead push to exit 75-nation restrictive list; express confidence hurdles will be resolved soon.
Updated 26 Jan, 2026 07:35am
Unless structural constraints are addressed, much of this wealth will either remain buried or be exported cheaply to developed economies.
Updated 26 Jan, 2026 09:12am
Scholar notes Pakistan currently enjoying ‘diplomatic honeymoon’ with Washington, which won’t last for long.
Updated 24 Jan, 2026 07:37am
US president demands Hamas must disarm; Amnesty terms board's launch “brazen disregard for international law and human rights”.
Updated 22 Jan, 2026 08:05pm
Engagements designed to promote dialogue, deepen cooperation and highlight Pakistan's role in regional stability and global diplomacy.
Published 21 Jan, 2026 02:38pm
“Pakistan will remain engaged with international efforts for peace and security in Gaza,” says FO.
Updated 18 Jan, 2026 09:36pm
Border security forces to be equipped with modern US gadgets.
Published 17 Jan, 2026 04:31pm
FO spokesperson terms allegations by Indian army chief “cliched, habitual and somewhat delusional”; says Pakistan hopes that peace and stability will prevail in Iran.
Updated 15 Jan, 2026 05:48pm
State Department says the freeze will remain in place until authorities can ensure that new immigrants will not draw on American taxpayer resources.
Updated 15 Jan, 2026 11:19am
World Liberty Financial is the main crypto business of the Trump family; deal will explore "emerging digital payment architecture".
Updated 15 Jan, 2026 12:08am
ISPR says exercise will focus on the “counterterrorism domain, involving professional contingents from the armies of Pakistan and the US”.
Updated 10 Jan, 2026 04:34pm
“I can’t think of anybody in history that should get the Nobel prize more than me," he says.
Updated 10 Jan, 2026 12:39pm
"Our focus is shifting from geopolitics to geoeconomics,” says Pakistan's ambassador to the US.
Published 09 Jan, 2026 11:31am
After years of strategic drift, 2025 has placed Pakistan in a rare sweet spot where its allies and partners see it as a country that offers them things they value and need.
Updated 29 Dec, 2025 05:25pm
• Trump-Munir meeting reshapes diplomatic tone • Analysts caution against jumping to conclusions as ties rely on ‘personal relationship'
Updated 28 Dec, 2025 07:43am
