US Hopes Pak Would Resolve Internal Issues In Just Manner
13 years, 2 months ago

US Hopes Pak Would Resolve Internal Issues In Just Manner

India TV News  

Washington, Jan 13 : The US on Thursday said it wanted Pakistan to resolve its internal issues in a manner that upholds the country's law and constitution, while asserting its commitment to a democratically-elected government. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton also acknowledged that there had been “significant challenges” in ties with Islamabad, but said Washington was committed to work towards making the relationship productive. Clinton's comments came at a time when Pakistan's civilian government has locked horns with the powerful military over the memo scandal, sparking off specualtions of a possible coup. And we expect Pakistan to resolve any of these internal issues in a just and transparent manner that upholds the Pakistani laws and constitution,” Clinton told reporters in a joint media availability with the Algerian Foreign Minister Mourad Medelci.

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Why Pakistan wants to normalise relations with India after Trump returns to power in US | Explained
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why Pakistan wants to normalise relations with India after Trump returns to power in US | Explained

India TV News  

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that Islamabad wants to resolve all issues, including Kashmir, with India through talks. It is interesting to note that Pakistan's overture for peace is largely attributable to the changing geopolitics with Donald Trump assuming the presidency in the United States. Donald Trump is known for taking a hard line against Pakistan, as is …

Pakistan and its US-vs-China dilemma: Goat caught between dragon and eagle
2 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan and its US-vs-China dilemma: Goat caught between dragon and eagle

Firstpost  

With Trump’s return to power and China’s growing influence, Pakistan faces the daunting challenge of redefining its foreign policy amid rising global uncertainties The calculation in Pakistan is going to change significantly with Donald Trump’s return to power, bringing uncertainty to Islamabad’s foreign policy. Trump’s “America First” policy, which focussed on US interests over multilateral engagement, could complicate Pakistan’s foreign …

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

'White House Indifferent to Islamabad': Pak Foreign Minister's Angry Letter to Envoy in US - News18
3 years, 5 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, sees Pakistan useful for clearing Afghan mess only: Imran Khan
3 years, 7 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 …

India and Pakistan need to work together to resolve bilateral issues: US
3 years, 8 months ago

India and Pakistan need to work together to resolve bilateral issues: US

India TV News  

India and Pakistan need to work with each other to resolve their bilateral issues, the United States has said, observing that it had always encouraged the two neighbours to build a more stable relationship going forward. "With regard to India-Pakistan, I would just note that we strongly believe that India and Pakistan's issues are ones for them to work out …

For successful dialogue with India, Pak must crack down on terrorists: White House
5 years, 1 month ago

For successful dialogue with India, Pak must crack down on terrorists: White House

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: US President Donald Trump is encouraging a reduction in tensions between India and Pakistan, the White House said on Friday, emphasising that any successful dialogue between the two neighbours would be possible only if Pakistan cracks down on terrorists and extremists on its territory. “I think what you'll hear from the President is very much encouraging a reduction in …

With India on defensive over J&K lockdown, Pakistan seeks to 'internationalise' issue as it pushes terrorists across border
5 years, 6 months ago

With India on defensive over J&K lockdown, Pakistan seeks to 'internationalise' issue as it pushes terrorists across border

Firstpost  

With its economy teetering on the verge of collapse, imposing the cost of conventional military aggression and the resulting retaliation on taxpayers is out of the question for Islamabad With the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, two major shifts occurred in South Asia: India is partially on the defensive following allegations of human rights violations in Jammu …

Ready to mediate over Kashmir if India and Pakistan agree: Donald Trump
5 years, 6 months ago

Ready to mediate over Kashmir if India and Pakistan agree: Donald Trump

India TV News  

Describing himself as "an extremely good arbitrator", US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he was ready to mediate between Pakistan and India on the Kashmir issue, but both sides have to agree on that. Trump praised the 'Howdy, Modi' mega rally in presence of Khan and said he has heard a "very aggressive statement" by Prime Minister Modi. …

Donald Trump’s offer of mediation on Kashmir was ‘more than Pakistan’s expectations’, says Shah Mahmood Qureshi
5 years, 8 months ago

Donald Trump’s offer of mediation on Kashmir was ‘more than Pakistan’s expectations’, says Shah Mahmood Qureshi

Firstpost  

US president Donald Trump’s offer of mediation on Kashmir during Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan’s first visit to Washington was ‘more than Pakistan’s expectations", Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said. Islamabad: US president Donald Trump’s offer of mediation on Kashmir during Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan’s first visit to Washington was “more than Pakistan’s expectations”, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi …

Imran Khan in US on three-day visit aimed at repairing damaged ties
5 years, 8 months ago

Imran Khan in US on three-day visit aimed at repairing damaged ties

Live Mint  

Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan arrived in the US early Sunday on a three-day visit, the first by a Pakistani prime minister since 2015, aimed at repairing ties damaged by US impatience with Islamabad’s seeming inability to rein in terrorist groups active in South Asia. In one of his first policy speeches on South Asia in August 2017, Trump said …

Amid frosty ties, Imran Khan reiterates need for dialogue with India
5 years, 9 months ago

Amid frosty ties, Imran Khan reiterates need for dialogue with India

Live Mint  

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday reiterated the need to resolve all outstanding issues with India through dialogue, which, he said, is the only way to sort out differences, amid spiralling tensions between the two neighbouring countries. Responding to a question on whether Pakistan is seeking international mediation in improving bilateral ties with India, Khan said that Islamabad is …

Trump looks forward to meeting Pakistan's new leadership
6 years, 2 months ago

Trump looks forward to meeting Pakistan's new leadership

The Quint  

Washington, Jan 3 US President Donald Trump said he "looks forward to meeting the new leadership in Pakistan" and in the same breath accused Islamabad of "housing the enemy". The US President, who in December wrote to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan seeking assistance in achieving a negotiated settlement of the Afghan war, said he wants to have better relations …

Pakistan Election Results 2018: Despite anti-US poll rhetoric, ties likely to be stable under Imran Khan
6 years, 8 months ago

Pakistan Election Results 2018: Despite anti-US poll rhetoric, ties likely to be stable under Imran Khan

Firstpost  

The strings of Pakistan’s foreign and security policy are firmly in the hands of the military and it will not allow any civilian leader like Imran Khan to alter the course or establish the primacy of an elected government over unelected generals Now that the military has succeeded in its mission of installing Imran Khan as the new prime minister …

Expect Pakistan to take decisive action on militants: US state department
7 years, 2 months ago

Expect Pakistan to take decisive action on militants: US state department

Live Mint  

Washington: The United States expects Pakistan to take decisive action against militants operating from its soil, the state department has said. State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert, speaking at her daily news conference, described Pakistan as an “important partner” and said Islamabad already knows what it needs to do. “We expect Pakistan that the United States expects Pakistan to take decisive …

After Trump snub, Pakistan to review relations with US
7 years, 2 months ago

After Trump snub, Pakistan to review relations with US

Deccan Chronicle  

Islamabad: Pakistan is set to review its relations with the United States after US President Donald Trump threatened to cut aid. An official said Pakistan would not accept any demands to do more, and could stop all kinds of cooperation with the US. Pakistan People’s Par-ty chief Bilawal Bhutto said President Trump’s allegations against Pakistan mean the “US is no …

Pakistan-US war of words over Donald Trump’s tweet
7 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan-US war of words over Donald Trump’s tweet

Al Jazeera  

Angry response from Pakistan follows US president’s accusation of ‘deception’ and threat to cut foreign aid. In his first tweet of the year on Monday, Trump threatened to cut aid to Pakistan for allegedly lying to the US and offering “little help” in hunting “terrorists” in Afghanistan. During a surprise visit to the US largest military base in Afghanistan in …

Pakistan rejects Donald Trump criticism over alleged terror support
7 years, 7 months ago

Pakistan rejects Donald Trump criticism over alleged terror support

Live Mint  

Islamabad: Denying that it provides safe havens to terrorists, Pakistan blamed a “complex interplay of geopolitics” and the pursuit of “hegemonic policies” for tensions in South Asia, a day after US President Donald Trump admonished it for supporting terror groups. Pakistan’s Foreign Office said the “non-resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute remains the primary obstacle to peace and stability …

India rejects US offer to mediate with Pakistan on Kashmir dispute
7 years, 11 months ago

India rejects US offer to mediate with Pakistan on Kashmir dispute

India TV News  

Hours after Nikki Haley, US Ambassador to the UN, suggested that Trump administration may "find its place" in efforts to de-escalate Indo-Pak tension, India swiftly rejected the possibility of any US role in resolving bilateral disputes between the two South Asian neighbours. Reacting to Nikki Haley’s comments, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Gopla Baglay on Tuesday made it clear that …

Drama and real life
9 years, 2 months ago

Drama and real life

Deccan Chronicle  

Mature democratic politics requires an Opposition that does not blindly oppose. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s surprise visit to Lahore to wish Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on his birthday is a good example of such leadership qualities. In convicting David Headley and Tahawwur Hussain Rana for the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, America has …

US hopes India, Pakistan will resolve issues on own - IndiaTv news
9 years, 9 months ago

US hopes India, Pakistan will resolve issues on own - IndiaTv news

India TV News  

Washington: Expressing the hope that Pakistan would be a responsible stakeholder on security issues, in particular the nuclear issue, the US has said that New Delhi and Islamabad need to work on issues between them peaceably on their own. US Secretary of State John Kerry has talked "about his concerns about tensions between India and Pakistan right now," about various …

Pak issues can be resolved in terror free atmosphere | India TV News
10 years ago

Pak issues can be resolved in terror free atmosphere | India TV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said he was of firm belief that all outstanding issues with Pakistan can be resolved through bilateral dialogue in an atmosphere free from terror and violence. He underlined it on Pakistan's National Day while greeting Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in a letter. "It is my firm conviction that all outstanding issues can …

Pakistan has a stake in the Afghan peace process, says US
10 years, 3 months ago

Pakistan has a stake in the Afghan peace process, says US

Firstpost  

The US has said it engages Pakistan in discussions over issues related to security and stability of Afghanistan, where Taliban insurgency has gained significant momentum. Washington: The US has said it engages Pakistan in discussions over issues related to security and stability of Afghanistan, where Taliban insurgency has gained significant momentum with the phased withdrawal of US-led NATO troops. Obviously, …

Committed to result-oriented dialogue with India: Sharif
11 years, 1 month ago

Committed to result-oriented dialogue with India: Sharif

India TV News  

Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif today said he is committed to a constructive, sustained and result-oriented dialogue with India as he desires “cooperative and good neighborly” relations. Sharif made the remarks while addressing participants of a course at the National Defense University here.Since he assumed office last year, the premier has consistently spoken in favor of better ties with …

Pak, US hold Strategic Dialogue; to discuss Indo-Pak peace
11 years, 2 months ago

Pak, US hold Strategic Dialogue; to discuss Indo-Pak peace

India TV News  

Washington: Pakistan and the US will hold their first ministerial-level Strategic Dialogue in three years on Monday, during which they will review a wide range of issues, including Pakistan's peace process with India. The US side will be led by Secretary of State John Kerry.Ahead of the meeting, State Department officials said the US is “interested in Pakistan's relationship with …

‘Pak committed to bilateral talks, but open to third party intervention'
11 years, 5 months ago

‘Pak committed to bilateral talks, but open to third party intervention'

The Hindu  

A day after Prime Minister Muhammed Nawaz Sharif said in London that he didn’t see a problem with third party intervention in Kashmir, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry clarified on Thursday that Pakistan is committed to the bilateral dialogue process with India to address all outstanding issues. However, he said Pakistan has also always remained open to …

India rejects Sharif’s plea for U.S. intervention on Kashmir
11 years, 5 months ago

India rejects Sharif’s plea for U.S. intervention on Kashmir

The Hindu  

India on Sunday bristled at Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif seeking American intervention on resolving the Kashmir dispute and pointed out that this view went against its long-held position of resolving the territorial dispute through bilateral dialogue. On the U.S. releasing aid for Pakistan ahead of Mr. Sharif’s arrival for a three-day visit, the Foreign Minister appreciated American sensitivity to …

US, Pakistan to start new chapter in relations[1]
11 years, 7 months ago

US, Pakistan to start new chapter in relations[1]

China Daily  

US, Pakistan to start new chapter in relations Updated: 2013-08-02 10:01 The United States and Pakistan agreed on Thursday to re-establish a "full partnership", hoping to end years of animosity over US drone strikes on Pakistani soil, the raid that killed Osama bin Laden and other grievances. US Secretary of State John Kerry walks into a meeting with Pakistan's Prime …

Dialogue right way to deescalate Indo-Pak tensions: US
12 years, 2 months ago

Dialogue right way to deescalate Indo-Pak tensions: US

India TV News  

Washington, Jan 17: US yesterday said dialogue is the right way to resolve differences between India and Pakistan, in particular the ongoing tensions along the LoC. That's the right way to work through this," State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland told reporters at her daily news conference. "We were happy just in the last 24 hours to see both governments recommit …

Clinton looks for better US-Pakistani cooperation
12 years, 8 months ago

Clinton looks for better US-Pakistani cooperation

India TV News  

Tokyo, Jul 8: U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton expressed hope Sunday that Pakistan's recent reopening of NATO supply lines into Afghanistan might lead to a broader rapprochement in U.S.-Pakistani relations after a difficult period for the reluctant allies. After attending a 70-nation Afghan aid conference in Tokyo, Clinton met privately with Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar to …

We Do Not Deal With Pakistan Through Lobbyists, Says US
13 years, 1 month ago

We Do Not Deal With Pakistan Through Lobbyists, Says US

India TV News  

Washington, Feb 7: The United States has said that it is not engaged in business with Pakistan through lobbyists and is looking forward to talking to Islamabad after the latter completes internal review of its ties with Washington. But I will tell you that we don't do our business with Pakistan through its lobbyists," State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland said …

US' relationship with Pak has been a difficult one: Clinton
13 years, 3 months ago

US' relationship with Pak has been a difficult one: Clinton

Firstpost  

As ties between the two countries hit a new low, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said US’ relationship with Pakistan has been a “difficult” one and the latter was gripped by a “weak economic leadership”. Washington: As ties between the two countries hit a new low, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said US’ relationship with Pakistan has been a “difficult” …

US Pressing Pak For Action Against LeT : Clinton
13 years, 5 months ago

US Pressing Pak For Action Against LeT : Clinton

India TV News  

Washington, Oct 28: The US is persistently asking Pakistan to take action against LeT that carried out the 2008 Mumbai attacks, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said but was non-committal on including this in the American scorecard on Islamabad as sought by a Congressional committee. Clinton said the US would continue to press Pakistan over its failure to bring …

US, Pak Must Find Middle Ground On Afghan Issue: Pak Media
13 years, 5 months ago

US, Pak Must Find Middle Ground On Afghan Issue: Pak Media

India TV News  

Islamabad, Oct 22 : As Hillary Clinton concluded her crucial visit here, Pakistani media today focused on her “tough message” demanding action against the Haqqani network blamed for attacks in Afghanistan and said the two sides must find some middle ground to facilitate the endgame in the war-torn country. The reports focused on Clinton's “tough message” on the need for …

Clinton To Arrive In Pakistan For Talks
13 years, 5 months ago

Clinton To Arrive In Pakistan For Talks

India TV News  

Islamabad, Oct 20 : US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will arrive in the Pakistani capital on Thursday for talks aimed at pressing the country's leadership to crack down on the Haqqani network to facilitate the process of reconciliation in neighbouring Afghanistan. Clinton, who is expected to be accompanied by CIA chief Gen David Petraeus and Joint Chiefs of Staff …

U.S. cannot solve Pakistan's problems, says Hillary
13 years, 10 months ago

U.S. cannot solve Pakistan's problems, says Hillary

The Hindu  

Without mincing words, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Friday said Pakistan would have to make some difficult choices regarding its future course. Stating that the U.S. would stand with Pakistan at this “pivotal moment” for the country, Ms. Clinton admitted that public perceptions in both countries were a drag on the relationship. According to a statement put out …

U.S. emphasizes support to Pakistan leadership
14 years, 3 months ago

U.S. emphasizes support to Pakistan leadership

The Hindu  

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said that no country including America should make the mistake of moving away from the democratically elected civilian leadership in Pakistan. “There are certain decisions that are made by different leaders within their government, but it would be a mistake, and it’s a mistake that the US has made continuously over the last …

US Asks Pak To Take Action Against 26/11 Attackers To Convince India
14 years, 8 months ago

US Asks Pak To Take Action Against 26/11 Attackers To Convince India

India TV News  

Washington: As US military documents implicate Pakistan in its support for terrorism, the Obama Administration has asked that country to bring to justice those responsible for Mumbai terror attack to "convince" India it has made a "fundamental change". The White House also said that more needs to be done by Pakistan in the fight against terror as it does not …

Hillary: enduring commitment to Pakistan
14 years, 8 months ago

Hillary: enduring commitment to Pakistan

The Hindu  

Battling the “legacy of suspicion” with which Pakistan views any American overture, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Monday described her country's present engagement with Islamabad as an “enduring commitment” that would outlive the war on terror. While announcing a slew of people-oriented projects for Pakistan under the Kerry-Lugar-Berman economic assistance package as testimony to the U.S. commitment towards …

U.S. wants continuation of Indo-Pak talks: Hillary
14 years, 8 months ago

U.S. wants continuation of Indo-Pak talks: Hillary

The Hindu  

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Monday told the Pakistani leadership that the U.S. wants the continuation of dialogue between New Delhi and Islamabad so that the two sides can resolve their outstanding problems amicably, diplomatic sources said here today. Ms. Clinton, who is currently here for the U.S.-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue, made the remarks after a delegation-led by Foreign Minister …

Pak fails to get clear commitment from U.S. on nuclear deal
15 years ago

Pak fails to get clear commitment from U.S. on nuclear deal

The Hindu  

Pakistan has failed to get a clear commitment from the US on securing a civilian nuclear deal which it had been seeking from Washington in its upgraded strategic dialogue that opened here yesterday. At the end of the first of two days of a high-level strategic dialogue between the two countries, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton merely said that the …

U.S. says no to Pak’s request for mediation on Kashmir
15 years ago

U.S. says no to Pak’s request for mediation on Kashmir

The Hindu  

US on Thursday tossed out Pakistan’s request to mediate in resolving bilateral issues like Kashmir with India as it said the country can’t dictate the foreign policy of any of the two South Asian countries. Emerging out of the first Cabinet-level ‘Strategic Dialogue’ between the US and Pakistan here, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said America encourages dialogue between …

Pakistan must resolve water issues bilaterally: Hillary
15 years ago

Pakistan must resolve water issues bilaterally: Hillary

The Hindu  

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said that water issues between Pakistan and India would have to be resolved bilaterally, in comments made to a Pakistani television channel here on Tuesday. Asked whether the United States could play a more robust diplomatic role between India and Pakistan on the issue of water, she said, “We're well aware that there is a …

Pak is a nuclear state, hence has responsibilities: US
15 years, 3 months ago

Pak is a nuclear state, hence has responsibilities: US

The Hindu  

Acknowledging Pakistan as a “nuclear state”, the Obama administration on Saturday said that the country has “enormous responsibilities” within the community of nations that have such weapons. “As a nuclear state, Pakistan has enormous responsibilities within the community of nations that have nuclear weapons,” National Security Adviser, General James Jones said while briefing foreign correspondents here. Responding to a question, …

Hillary scolds Pak over inaction on Al-Qaida
15 years, 5 months ago

Hillary scolds Pak over inaction on Al-Qaida

The Hindu  

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton chided Pakistani officials on Thursday for failing to press the hunt for Al-Qaida inside their borders, suggesting they know where the terror leaders are hiding. “I find it hard to believe that nobody in your government knows where they are and couldn’t get them if they really wanted to,” Ms. Clinton said in …

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