Confident of Pakistan's commitment, ability to secure its nuclear assets: US
2 years, 2 months ago

Confident of Pakistan's commitment, ability to secure its nuclear assets: US

India TV News  

The US is confident of Pakistan's commitment and ability to secure its nuclear assets, the State Department has said, days after President Joe Biden dubbed the country "one of the most dangerous in the world" as it has "nuclear weapons without any cohesion". The US has always viewed a secure and prosperous Pakistan as critical to US interests, State Department's Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said on Monday. Biden's remarks, made at a Democratic Party congressional campaign committee reception here on Thursday, were rejected by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as "factually incorrect and misleading" as Islamabad summoned the US Ambassador to lodge an official demarche. " confident of Pakistan's commitment and its ability to secure its nuclear assets," Patel told reporters at a news conference.

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With Trump looming, Pakistan braces for foreign policy challenges in 2025
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3 days, 11 hours ago

With Trump looming, Pakistan braces for foreign policy challenges in 2025

Al Jazeera  

Analysts predict a tough year, as Islamabad prepares for more US belligerence towards China, the closest Pakistan ally. “Pakistan must skillfully navigate mounting pressure from Beijing for a ‘Joint Security Mechanism’, essentially putting Chinese security personnel on Pakistani territory which, in turn, would make them the target of militants complicating existing security measures,” Faisal told Al Jazeera. Hassan Abbas, professor …

White House says Pakistan is developing long-range missile capable of hitting the US
2 weeks, 4 days ago

White House says Pakistan is developing long-range missile capable of hitting the US

Live Mint  

WASHINGTON—Weeks before it leaves office, the Biden administration said that Pakistan is developing a long-range ballistic missile that could eventually provide nuclear-armed Islamabad with a weapon capable of striking the U.S. Finer spoke at an event “If these trend lines continue, Pakistan will have the capability to strike targets well beyond South Asia, including in the United States," Finer said …

Pakistani missile to hit US? Here’s what Islamabad has to say to the claim
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Pakistani missile to hit US? Here’s what Islamabad has to say to the claim

Live Mint  

Pakistan has responded strongly to claims made by a US official regarding its missile capabilities, calling the remarks "unfortunate" and warning that such "unfounded" claims would harm bilateral relations. Earlier this week, US Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer raised concerns over Pakistan’s development of long-range ballistic missiles, suggesting that these missiles could potentially strike targets beyond South Asia, including …

Pakistan's new ballistic missile programme an 'emerging threat': US official
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Pakistan's new ballistic missile programme an 'emerging threat': US official

India Today  

A senior White House official on Thursday said nuclear-armed Pakistan is developing long-range ballistic missile capabilities that eventually could allow it to strike targets well beyond South Asia, making it an "emerging threat" to the United States. Speaking to the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Finer said Pakistan has pursued "increasingly sophisticated missile technology, from long-range ballistic missile systems to …

Pakistan has made significant progress in countering terrorist financing, says US State Department report
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Pakistan has made significant progress in countering terrorist financing, says US State Department report

The Hindu  

Pakistan has made substantial progress in countering terrorist financing and addressing regional extremist networks, a US State Department report states while also highlighting significant security challenges, including a sharp rise in terrorist attacks in 2023. Madrassas’ compliance The report notes Pakistan’s continued efforts in countering violent extremism, including operating “deradicalisation” camps in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa that provide corrective religious education, vocational …

Pakistan terror attacks go up by 50 per cent: US State Department report flags 'grim' security landscape
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Pakistan terror attacks go up by 50 per cent: US State Department report flags 'grim' security landscape

India TV News  

A US State Department report states that in Pakistan, despite advancements in countering terrorist financing, the security landscape in 2023 remained 'grim'. Concerns regarding Pakistan terrorism continue to exist Noting Pakistan's continued efforts in countering violent extremism, including operating “deradicalisation” camps in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the report says that concerns continue to remain regarding madrassas failing to comply with registration and …

Trump's 3 Cabinet picks send shockwaves in Pakistan; Here's how his nominees called out terrorism & stood by India
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump's 3 Cabinet picks send shockwaves in Pakistan; Here's how his nominees called out terrorism & stood by India

Hindustan Times  

While President-elect Donald Trump and his transition team are focusing on building a strong united team for his incoming cabinet, his choices for several key posts has sent shockwaves in many parts of the world, including Pakistan. The Express Tribune, a Pakistani English daily, stressed that Pakistan may not be in the priority list of the US foreign policy, but …

How return of Donald Trump as POTUS is bad news for Pakistan
1 month, 4 weeks ago

How return of Donald Trump as POTUS is bad news for Pakistan

Firstpost  

In Trump’s new strategic geopolitical balance sheet, India is a valuable asset, while Pakistan is a manageable liability The return of Donald Trump as the US president is a bad news for Pakistan, as American strategy shifts uncomfortably and unpredictably fast. In Trump’s new strategic geopolitical balance sheet, India is a valuable asset, while Pakistan is a manageable liability. As …

Trump 2.0: Will China and Imran Khan test Pakistan ties with the US?
2 months ago

Trump 2.0: Will China and Imran Khan test Pakistan ties with the US?

Al Jazeera  

The former PM’s team hopes that Trump will lean on Pakistan to release him from jail. Islamabad, Pakistan – Amid a flurry of congratulatory messages from political leaders worldwide following his victory in the US presidential election, Donald Trump received a message from an unexpected source: Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan, his “very good friend” who is currently in …

India-Pakistan relations: US says, ‘We will continue to…’
6 months, 1 week ago

India-Pakistan relations: US says, ‘We will continue to…’

Live Mint  

The United States has reiterated its stand on terrorism, saying that it hopes any country on the planet condemns terrorism anywhere. Responding to a question about US relations with India and Pakistan, Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State said: “We would hope that any country on the face of the planet condemns terrorism anywhere.” Vedant …

Letter from the Editors
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Letter from the Editors

The Diplomat  

In this issue, we put the “politics” back in “geopolitics” – examining how domestic factors shape great power competition and global governance efforts. As authors Patricia O’Brien and Douveri Henao write, “The geopolitical game playing out in PNG is mapped onto what seems at times to be a precarious domestic situation.” This year alone, Prime Minister James Marape has faced …

US to support direct discussions between India and Pakistan: State Dept spokesperson Mathew Miller
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US to support direct discussions between India and Pakistan: State Dept spokesperson Mathew Miller

Live Mint  

US State Department spokesperson Mathew Miller on Thursday said the United States will support direct discussions between India and Pakistan while emphasising that the pace, scope, and character of the talks should be determined by the two countries themselves. Miller’s comments came after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s congratulatory message to Narendra Modi on securing a third term as the …

Pakistan does not adhere to 'no first use' of nuclear weapons policy: ex-Army official
7 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan does not adhere to 'no first use' of nuclear weapons policy: ex-Army official

The Hindu  

Pakistan does not follow the "no first use" policy on nuclear weapons and the country's deterrence capabilities can respond to all threats from the enemy, a former senior military officer has said, as he clarified Islamabad's stance on the use of atomic weapons. The Dawn newspaper reported that Mr. Kidwai, who has served as the director general of the Strategic …

Pakistan sustained its nuclear programme despite economic turmoil: top U.S. intelligence official tells Congress
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan sustained its nuclear programme despite economic turmoil: top U.S. intelligence official tells Congress

The Hindu  

Pakistan sustained its nuclear modernisation efforts last year despite its economic turmoil as its contentious relationship with India continues to drive its defence policy, the top U.S. intelligence official told Congress. Lt. Gen. Kruse told lawmakers that Pakistan has sought international support, including from the United Nations Security Council, to resolve its dispute with India about Kashmir. “Pakistan has sustained …

Joe Biden Writes To Shehbaz Sharif, Says US-Pak Ties ‘Critical’ For Global Security
9 months, 1 week ago

Joe Biden Writes To Shehbaz Sharif, Says US-Pak Ties ‘Critical’ For Global Security

News 18  

US President Joe Biden in his first letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said the “enduring partnership” between the United States and Pakistan remains ‘critical’ to ensure the ‘security of our people — and people around the world’, Pakistani news media outlets said. “The enduring partnership between our nations remains critical to ensuring the security of our people …

‘Inflection point’: US hearing on Pakistan shines light on complex ties
9 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Inflection point’: US hearing on Pakistan shines light on complex ties

Al Jazeera  

Many Congress members have asked Joe Biden to not recognise Pakistan’s new government, after controversial elections, but analysts say an upcoming congressional hearing will not affect ties. Islamabad, Pakistan – The US Congress will hold a hearing next week on the “future of democracy” in Pakistan and the state of relations between the two countries, weeks after a controversial election …

US Says It Will Welcome ‘Productive, Peaceful’ Talks Between India, Pakistan
10 months ago

US Says It Will Welcome ‘Productive, Peaceful’ Talks Between India, Pakistan

News 18  

The US said it will welcome “productive and peaceful talks” between India and Pakistan but highlighted that both nations will determine the “pace, scope, and character of” the talks. “The United States values its relationship with both India and Pakistan, and we want to see them have a productive and peaceful relationship,” US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said. “We …

US wants India and Pakistan to have ’productive & peaceful relationship’
10 months ago

US wants India and Pakistan to have ’productive & peaceful relationship’

Live Mint  

Washington, Mar 7 The US has said it wants India and Pakistan to have a "productive and peaceful relationship" but made it clear that the pace, scope, and character of any dialogue was a matter for the two neighbours to determine. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said this on Wednesday while responding to a question on Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

What Assurances Did the US Seek from Pakistan to Support its Case with the IMF?
1 year, 4 months ago

What Assurances Did the US Seek from Pakistan to Support its Case with the IMF?

The Diplomat  

In a surprising turn of events, Pakistan was able to secure a $3 billion lifeline from the International Monetary Fund just when the lender’s previous Extended Fund Facility crashed on June 30. The approval of the IMF deal for Pakistan, however, has raised questions about whether Washington asked Islamabad for any quid pro quo against China. China's commercial and economic …

Pakistan ready for talks if India willing to address serious issues: Shehbaz Sharif
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan ready for talks if India willing to address serious issues: Shehbaz Sharif

The Hindu  

Pakistan is ready to talk to India on bilateral problems if India is willing to address “serious matters”, said Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on August 1. Inaugurating the Pakistan Minerals Summit in Islamabad, Mr. Sharif said that the two countries can no longer settle disputes through war. This is the second offer of dialogue Mr. Sharif has made in …

Crisis after Crisis: Political Instability, Failing Economy, Terrorism Haunt Pak Since Regime Change
1 year, 9 months ago

Crisis after Crisis: Political Instability, Failing Economy, Terrorism Haunt Pak Since Regime Change

News 18  

Following Imran Khan’s exit in 2022 via a no-confidence vote, Pakistan has been mired in several crises under the Shehbaz Sharif-led Pakistan Democratic Movement’s coalition government. Here are the main six crises that are haunting Pakistan: Political Crisis: When the PDM combine submitted the no-confidence motion against former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, it triggered a political crisis. The protest …

Low on food, high on nukes: Why is bankrupt Pakistan focused on its nuclear programme amid worst crisis?
1 year, 9 months ago

Low on food, high on nukes: Why is bankrupt Pakistan focused on its nuclear programme amid worst crisis?

Firstpost  

Pakistan is facing its worst economic crisis. Instead of focusing on acquiring a bailout from the International Monetary Fund to ease the troubles of its common man, the government is focused on its nuclear programme, with Pakistan’s finance minister Ishaq Dar, while responding to a question on the cash crunch, on Thursday said that his government will not compromise anything …

Foreign minister says Pakistan in ‘perfect storm’ of crises’
1 year, 10 months ago

Foreign minister says Pakistan in ‘perfect storm’ of crises’

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s foreign minister said Thursday his country is facing “a perfect storm” of troubles — an economic crisis, the consequences of catastrophic flooding, and terrorism “that is once again rearing its ugly head” as a result of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Mr. Zardari said his party supports expanding revenue collection and believes those who are well off should pay …

Pakistan Tries to Win Back the US, With Little Success
1 year, 10 months ago

Pakistan Tries to Win Back the US, With Little Success

The Diplomat  

Pakistan and the United States completed high-level security talks in Washington in February. Michael Kugelman, director of the South Asia Institute at the Wilson Center in Washington, said that in the ongoing security dialogue, Pakistan likely “wants to know how far the U.S. is willing to go with a security partnership.” “With the U.S. out of Afghanistan, its need for …

‘Pakistan must move away from…’: Experts’ advise on its economic crisis
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Pakistan must move away from…’: Experts’ advise on its economic crisis

Live Mint  

Pakistan is facing an unprecedented economic crisis as the country's rupee recorded a historic low of 275 to the US dollar, inflation rising to over 27 percent and foreign exchange reserves dropped to the lowest level since 1998 at around USD 3 billion which is not enough even to cover a month's imports. Speaking to PTI, former Indian Army chief …

'Pakistan is nuclear power, India can't look at us with evil eye': Debt-ridden PM Shehbaz Sharif warns India
1 year, 11 months ago

'Pakistan is nuclear power, India can't look at us with evil eye': Debt-ridden PM Shehbaz Sharif warns India

India TV News  

Shehbaz Sharif warns India: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who has been facing immense pressure in his own country amid a drastic increase in inflation and terrorism, has again tried to lesson India with the nuclear arsenals it has. While addressing a public rally in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Sunday, Sharif claimed that New Delhi would not be able to cast …

India, Pakistan came close to a nuclear war, claims former U.S. Secretary of State in new book
1 year, 11 months ago

India, Pakistan came close to a nuclear war, claims former U.S. Secretary of State in new book

The Hindu  

Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has claimed that he was “awakened” to speak to his then Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj who told him that Pakistan was preparing for a nuclear attack after the Balakot surgical strike in February 2019 and India is preparing its own escalatory response. In his latest book Never Give an Inch: Fighting for the …

Want to see Pakistan in an economically sustainable position: U.S.
1 year, 11 months ago

Want to see Pakistan in an economically sustainable position: U.S.

The Hindu  

The United States wants to see Pakistan in an economically sustainable position, an official spokesperson said, amid reports that the South Asian country's foreign exchange reserves are fast running out. According to reports, Pakistan's foreign exchange reserve dropped to $4.3 billion last week, which is said to be enough for three weeks of imports. We want to see Pakistan in …

US ready to provide Pakistan with funds to enhance border security: Foreign Minister
2 years ago

US ready to provide Pakistan with funds to enhance border security: Foreign Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Islamabad: Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the United States is willing to provide funds to Islamabad to help it enhance it's border security for preventing cross-border attacks from Afghanistan, according to a media report on Sunday. “Two senior senators —Bob Menendez from New Jersey and Lindsey Graham from South Carolina — told me that they were …

Biden Calls Pakistan ‘One of the Most Dangerous Nations in the World’
2 years, 1 month ago

Biden Calls Pakistan ‘One of the Most Dangerous Nations in the World’

The Diplomat  

U.S. President Joe Biden recently called Pakistan “one of the most dangerous nations in the world” for possessing “nuclear weapons without any cohesion.” The comments were surprising as bilateral relations between the United States and Pakistan have been on the mend. Days after Biden’s remark, U.S. State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel told journalists in Washington that “the United States is …

Pakistan risks China's ire over renewed bonhomie with US but nothing changes for India on ground
2 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan risks China's ire over renewed bonhomie with US but nothing changes for India on ground

Firstpost  

Pakistan is bristling, and again for all the wrong reasons. Biden knows his Pakistan To explain, President Biden’s remarks were made at a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Reception, where while discussing a range of subjects, he talked of major threats in a certain order. First, the Russian threat of use of tactical nuclear weapons, the problems of how to deal …

Confident of Pakistan's commitment, ability to secure its nuclear assets: US
2 years, 2 months ago

Confident of Pakistan's commitment, ability to secure its nuclear assets: US

ABP News  

Washington, Oct 18 : The US is confident of Pakistan's commitment and ability to secure its nuclear assets, the State Department has said, days after President Joe Biden dubbed the country "one of the most dangerous in the world" as it has "nuclear weapons without any cohesion". The US has always viewed a secure and prosperous Pakistan as critical to …

DC Edit | Biden remark on Pak nukes sets cat among the pigeons
2 years, 2 months ago

DC Edit | Biden remark on Pak nukes sets cat among the pigeons

Deccan Chronicle  

US President Joe Biden has set the cat among the pigeons with his conversational comments — “What I think is Pakistan being one of the most dangerous nations in the world”, “one that has nuclear weapons without any cohesion”. What has spilled out from a possible moment of lucidity in the US President’s thoughts on the world situation is that …

\"One of the most dangerous nations in world\": Biden\'s comment on Pakistan
2 years, 2 months ago

\"One of the most dangerous nations in world\": Biden\'s comment on Pakistan

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: In perhaps the most candid statement made against it, US President Joe Biden described Pakistan as "one of the most dangerous nations" in the world with holds "nuclear weapons without any cohesion." The remarks on Pakistan were made while Biden was talking about US foreign policy with regard to China and Vladimir Putin's Russia. But there's also enormous opportunities …

Pakistan ‘one of the most dangerous nations’, Joe Biden says, then explains why
2 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan ‘one of the most dangerous nations’, Joe Biden says, then explains why

Hindustan Times  

The world is changing rapidly, so much so that it is beyond control, not because of any one single individual or one nation though, US President Joe Biden said, assertively, at a Democratic congressional campaign committee reception on Friday while talking about the Russia's invasion of Ukraine and its impact on the world as well as US' relationship with other …

Pakistan summons US envoy over Biden’s nuclear remarks
2 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan summons US envoy over Biden’s nuclear remarks

Al Jazeera  

US president said Pakistan is one of the ‘most dangerous’ nations which has ‘nuclear weapons without any cohesion’. Nuclear weapons without any cohesion.” Pakistan’s foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Saturday during a news conference in the southern port city of Karachi that he was “surprised” by Biden’s statement. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also rejected Biden’s remarks, asserting his …

'Surprised', Pakistan summons US envoy for official demarche over Biden's remarks on nuclear assets
2 years, 2 months ago

'Surprised', Pakistan summons US envoy for official demarche over Biden's remarks on nuclear assets

India TV News  

Pakistan summons US envoy: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday said Pakistan is "surprised" by the remarks of US President Joe Biden's on the country's nuclear assets and summoned America's Ambassador Donald Blome for an official demarche. Addressing a Democratic Party congressional campaign committee reception on Thursday in Washington, US President Joe Biden has said that Pakistan is “one …

Why India Must Remain Conscious While Dealing with US Amid Its Growing Bonhomie with Pakistan
2 years, 2 months ago

Why India Must Remain Conscious While Dealing with US Amid Its Growing Bonhomie with Pakistan

News 18  

The bonhomie between Pakistan and the United States is once again growing on many fronts: From US’ approval of a $450 million F-16 fighter jet fleet sustainment programme to Pakistan to sharing of intelligence on Afghanistan between both countries. It is important to note, Pakistan’s proximity with the US increased after former Prime Minister Imran Khan was ousted from power …

US rolls out red carpet for Pak Army chief as India wavers on anti-Russia stand
2 years, 3 months ago

US rolls out red carpet for Pak Army chief as India wavers on anti-Russia stand

Deccan Chronicle  

WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday will host Pakistan Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa at the Pentagon for talks amidst signs of enhanced military engagement between the two countries. Last week, Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was in the town meeting top officials of the Biden Administration, including Secretary of State Tony Blinken. Last month, the …

India, Pakistan both partners of U.S. with different points of emphasis: Biden administration
2 years, 3 months ago

India, Pakistan both partners of U.S. with different points of emphasis: Biden administration

The Hindu  

September 27, 2022 08:33 am | Updated 08:35 am IST - Washington India and Pakistan are both partners of the U.S. with different points of emphasis, the Biden administration said on September 26, a day after visiting External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar questioned the rationale behind the latest American F-16 security assistance to Islamabad. Early this month, the Biden administration …

Pakistan PM: Want ‘just and peaceful’ resolution with India on Kashmir
2 years, 4 months ago

Pakistan PM: Want ‘just and peaceful’ resolution with India on Kashmir

Live Mint  

Pakistan Prime Minster Shehbaz Sharif affirmed on Thursday that Pakistan aspires peaceful bilateral ties with India. The remarks by Pakistan PM also came after former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan praised India for its independent foreign policy. Imran Khan's political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf played out a video clip in Lahore of India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar where he said …

Why Pakistan's politicians play the anti-America card
2 years, 8 months ago

Why Pakistan's politicians play the anti-America card

The Hindu  

Before he was removed from office in a no-confidence voteearlier this week, Imran Khan had tried clinging to power by claiming a U.S.-backed conspiracy was trying to topple his government. After being voted out, the embattled Khan claimed that U.S. President Joe Biden's administration was backing a consortium of Pakistan's opposition parties for "regime change" for not toeing Washington's line. …

Imran Khan says ’nukes not safe’ under new Shebaz Sharif govt, Pak army reacts
2 years, 8 months ago

Imran Khan says ’nukes not safe’ under new Shebaz Sharif govt, Pak army reacts

Live Mint  

Pakistani Army on Thursday rubbished former prime minister Imran Khan's allegations raising doubts over the country's capability to safeguard its nuclear assets. During a roadshow in Peshawar on Wednesday, Khan who was ousted after the recent no-confidence motion against his government, questioned whether Pakistan's nuclear weapons were safe in the hands of what he called "robbers" and "thieves", referring to …

Pakistan: Imran Khan Raises Concerns Over Nuclear Assets Safety Under New Regime, Army Dismisses Claims
2 years, 8 months ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan Raises Concerns Over Nuclear Assets Safety Under New Regime, Army Dismisses Claims

ABP News  

New Delhi: Pakistani Army on Thursday refuted allegations of former Prime Minister Imran Khan regarding concerns over the country's capability to safeguard its nuclear assets. Hitting out at the newly elected Shehbaz Sharif regime, Khan who was deposed after the recent no-confidence motion against his government questioned if Pakistan's nuclear weapons were safe in the hands of what he called …

What Pakistan’s political shakeup means for relations with US
2 years, 8 months ago

What Pakistan’s political shakeup means for relations with US

Al Jazeera  

Pakistan’s new PM will seek to mend ties with Washington after Imran Khan’s claims of foreign interference, experts say. Khan accused Washington of conspiring with the Pakistani political opposition to remove him from office, saying US President Joe Biden’s administration was upset over his “independent” approach to foreign policy and a visit to Moscow that coincided with the start of …

Pakistan is once again on the brink
2 years, 9 months ago

Pakistan is once again on the brink

Al Jazeera  

After the dissolution of parliament and an increase in tensions between the military and the Khan government, Pakistan is gearing up for a tense political battle. In a dramatic move on Sunday, Pakistani President Arif Alvi dissolved the country’s parliamentary assembly on the advice of the country’s Prime Minister Imran Khan, essentially taking the country one step closer to early …

'White House Indifferent to Islamabad': Pak Foreign Minister's Angry Letter to Envoy in US - News18
3 years, 3 months ago

'White House Indifferent to Islamabad': Pak Foreign Minister's Angry Letter to Envoy in US - News18

News 18  

Even as Pakistan has been growing closer to China in recent years with Beijing emerging as a powerful partner for Islamabad’s economic plans, its ties with the United States have been on the slide. There is fresh evidence of that in a letter, exclusively accessed by CNN-News18, from Pakistan’s foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi to his country’s ambassador in the …

US prefers India, uses Pakistan for settling Afghanistan ’mess’: Imran Khan
3 years, 4 months ago

US prefers India, uses Pakistan for settling Afghanistan ’mess’: Imran Khan

Live Mint  

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has launched a verbal attack against the United States during an interaction with foreign media. Khan said that the US views Pakistan as "useful" in clearing out the "mess" it has left behind in Afghanistan. However, the prime minister said he was not really "waiting" for a phone call from the US President. Meanwhile, Khan …

US prefers India, sees Pakistan useful for clearing Afghan mess only: Imran Khan
3 years, 4 months ago

US prefers India, sees Pakistan useful for clearing Afghan mess only: Imran Khan

India TV News  

Taking a dig at the US, Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Washington sees Pakistan as "useful" only for clearing the "mess" it has left behind in Afghanistan after 20 years of fighting and prefers India when it comes to forming a “strategic partnership”. Khan said that since the US decided to have a “strategic partnership” with India, Washington …

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