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US emissary coming for economic, geopolitical talks
Alice Wells will also travel to New Delhi and Thimphu, Bhutan, from April 21 to 30.
Pak US Ties
Pak US Ties
Why South Asia may remain a 'zone of crisis' in the New Cold War
India is unlikely to offer any meaningful compromises to resolve the Kashmir dispute.
PM Khan, Centcom chief Gen McKenzie discuss Afghan peace
The premier stresses importance of intra-Afghan dialogue, reiterates desire for "good neighbourly relations" with Kabul.
Envoy shares new plans for intra-Afghan talks
US wants to bring together all Afghan factions and begin discussions on lines of Moscow Format, says foreign minister.
US move not conducive to peace in South Asia: China
Official says Beijing has taken a "reasonable stand" on issue of JeM chief.
Qureshi, Pompeo stress importance of continuing Afghan peace process: FO
Both officials hope that Khalilzad's upcoming visit will "provide an opportunity" to build on progress made so far.
Nuclear proliferation a top national security concern for US: State Department
Former US envoy David Hale believes Pakistan can become major player in world economy.
Pak-India tensions still worry US: official
“We do still see the militaries on alert,” says US official.
Rabbani wants parliament’s joint sitting to discuss Pompeo’s statement
US secretary of state has declared proliferation of Pakistan’s nuclear programme a threat to American security.
Ties with US going to take a new turn, says Qureshi
Foreign minister says US-Pakistan relations were under strain because of FATF.
Deal allows Pakistan to use F-16s as ‘deterrence against India’
In 2009, Ambassador Anne Patterson wrote to Washington that selling F-16s to Pakistan might avert a nuclear conflict.
Downing of IAF jets encouraged US mediation
US "walked back its rhetoric of self-defence" after PAF shot down IAF plane, says former White House official.
Saudi FM arriving with message from crown prince
Foreign minister welcomes US president's remarks on Pak-India tensions.
Mike Pompeo urges India, Pakistan to 'avoid escalation at any cost'
Encourages ministers from both countries to prioritise direct communication and avoid further military activity.
Pakistan wants to change, says US envoy for religious freedom
Washington put Islamabad on its religious freedom blacklist in December, but held back on imposing sanctions.
Trump says India, Pakistan facing a 'very dangerous situation'
Says Washington is in touch with India, Pakistan after Pulwama bombing; US would like to see hostilities "just stop".
Foreign minister, US delegation discuss 'close engagement' between countries
Shah Mahmood Qureshi meets US delegation on the sidelines of Munich Security Conference.
US envoy conveys to FO his govt’s message on Kashmir attack
US Chargé d’Affaires Paul Jones meets Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua in aftermath of Pulwama attack.
Pakistan in behind-the-scenes push to aid US-Taliban talks
Taliban leader says Pakistan has kept "unprecedented pressure" on militants and their relatives over past few months.
Pakistan freed Baradar at US request, says Khalilzad
US envoy insists US wants "better relations with Pakistan".
Any agreement on Afghan crisis to address Pakistan’s equities: US
"Some military cooperation activities" between US and Pakistan continue despite suspension of aid, says Jospeh Votel.
How can Afghanistan achieve sustainable peace?
If there is no Afghan reconciliation, the greatest impact will be felt by Pakistan.
‘US has broken taboo of not talking to Taliban’
Americans now want less to do in region, says scholar Vali Nasr at Adab Festival.
‘Motivated statements’ to affect Afghan peace efforts, US warned
FO spokesman says no restrictions on Aasia Bibi’s movement.
Pakistan warns US against 'harmful' allegations of providing 'safe havens to militants'
Says matters between Afghan government and Taliban are "their business".
Neither Taliban nor Afghan govt can win war, warn US agencies
Tensions between Pakistan, India likely to persist this year, says report presented to Congress
Challenges in South Asia to grow due to elections in Afghanistan, India: US report
US national intelligence director predicts Pakistan "will frustrate US counter-terrorism efforts against Taliban".
US-Taliban talks cause for cautious optimism: experts
I can’t see this as anything more than an effort to put lipstick on what will be a US withdrawal: Ryan Crocker.
FTA with United States difficult, says Dawood
Prime minister's aide Abdul Razak Dawood says FTA with US "will take a long time".
US, Taliban have agreed on all key issues: Khalilzad
US special envoy says talks are heading in the right direction