FO rejects 'unwarranted' references to Pakistan in US-India joint statement on counter terrorism
"Important that partner countries take an objective view of the issues of peace and security in South Asia," says FO spokesman.
Pak US Ties
Pak US Ties
Pompeo hails Islamabad’s role in Afghan peace process
Extends greetings and best wishes on Independence Day.
FM, Pompeo discuss peace process as jirga meets in Kabul
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he had a "productive call" with FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi.
Changing dynamics
THE geopolitical calculus in Pakistan’s immediate neighbourhood is clearly changing.
US, Pakistan sign accord on child abduction
According to US National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children, nearly 800,000 children are reported missing each year.
FO 'disappointed' with US report on terrorism
FO spokesperson says report is "self-contradictory and selective" in characterising efforts to counter terrorism.
Pakistan, US review Afghan peace process
Khalilzad, Bajwa agree to work for mutually agreed goals.
Alice Wells' remarks another doomed attempt to defame Sino-Pak relations: Chinese embassy
The diplomat had repeated her criticism of CPEC, saying the US was concerned about the lack of transparency.
FO voices concern at Israeli move to annex parts of West Bank
“Pakistan supports the position adopted by UN and OIC on the issue of Palestine," says FO spokesperson Aisha Farooqui.
US diplomat Alice Wells retires as Trump leadership void on South Asia persists
She will be replaced by Tom Vajda, a veteran US diplomat on South Asia who was earlier consul general in Mumbai.
Pakistan reiterates backing for US efforts for Afghan peace
Special envoy Khalilzad, Gen Miller call on Gen Bajwa.
Acquittals in Daniel Pearl murder will be challenged in top court, FM Qureshi assures US
Says US' apprehensions over the acquittals are only "natural".
Pakistan voices alarm at India-US defence accord
“We have alerted the International community several times about India’s aggressive designs,” says FO spokesperson.
US stresses need for inclusive govt in Afghanistan
Ghani is scheduled to take the oath of office on Thursday.
Qureshi welcomes Trump’s remarks on Pak-US ties
Says India has further complicated difficult issue of occupied Kashmir.
Importance of Trump's statement on Pakistan while in India cannot be denied: FM Qureshi
Says Trump "made it clear that Pakistan is a partner of peace in the war against terrorism".
Trump at India rally: US has a 'very good' relationship with Pakistan, hopes for reduced tension in region
Trump's speech touches upon Bollywood, cricket, military equipment and Modi's rise from a tea seller to PM.
Pakistan helped construct roadmap for US-Taliban peace deal, says FM Qureshi
Reminds US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Pakistan has "fulfilled all our promises" and ensured negotiations bore fruit.
Trump vs Pakistan
The US president’s remarks are political, not policy statements.
Arrest of Hafiz Saeed, aide 'a step forward' for Pakistan in combating terror financing: Alice Wells
Saeed was declared a global terrorist by the US and UN over his alleged role in the Mumbai attacks.
US seeks funds for resuming military training for Pakistan
State department seeks $3.5 million from Congress for resuming military education and training facility for Pakistan.
Update in US travel advisory for Pakistan termed as 'step in the right direction'
US travel advisory acknowledges that “Pakistan’s security environment has improved”.
What good is the Islamabad-Washington embrace to Pakistan?
When Pakistan became America’s key strategic partner in the 'war on terror', it also went to war against itself.
Will Pakistan ever change its rent-a-state policy?
It scarcely matters whether the patron is the US or China.
Trump’s visit to India next month won’t include Pakistan: FO
FO spokesperson says visit may take place later this year.
President Trump to visit Pakistan 'soon', says FM Qureshi
Foreign minister says in meeting with PM Imran, President Trump agreed "Kashmir dispute should have a solution".
PIA expects to resume direct flights to US from May
Airline spokesperson says all security upgrades advised by US authorities made; final clearance expected in May.
US has never been this close to Pakistan: Trump
"Islamabad and Washington are on the same page on Afghanistan," says Imran prior to meeting Trump.
US diplomat Alice Wells arrives in Pakistan for four-day visit
Sources say Wells' visit will be centered around talks on bilateral issues.
FM Qureshi underscores need for de-escalation in Middle East as US visit comes to an end
FM reaches Qatar; will meet Qatari counterpart Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman.