Hillary Meets Kayani, Zardari, Gilani
13 years, 9 months ago

Hillary Meets Kayani, Zardari, Gilani

India TV News  

Islamabad, May 27: US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called on President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday and discussed issues related to security and the Pak-US ties in the current scenario. Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, Chief of the Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervaiz Kayani, DG ISI Lt General Ahmed Shuja Pasha, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar and Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir joined the delegation -level talks. Clinton told President Zardari and other officials that the US maintains “very strong support for the relationship and our commitment to working with and supporting Pakistan.” The United States wants to soothe nerves and hurt feelings following the raid nearly a month ago by US Navy SEALs on bin Laden's compound, a strike that was kept secret even from Pakistan's top Army and intelligence officials. But Clinton and Mullen also were telling Pakistan it must show renewed commitment to US security interests, chiefly to eradicate safe havens for militants who attack US forces in Afghanistan.

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Zardari’s all-smiles handshake with Xi hides a bitter truth: Trump’s US has abandoned Pakistan
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Zardari’s all-smiles handshake with Xi hides a bitter truth: Trump’s US has abandoned Pakistan

Firstpost  

While Asif Ali Zardari’s handshake with Xi Jinping presents a picture of warmth and may please his constituency back home, it conceals a harsh reality of Pakistan’s growing estrangement from the US Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, shakes hands with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on February 5, 2025. Zardari’s …

Hillary Clinton fears nuclear suicide bombers from Pakistan
8 years, 5 months ago

Hillary Clinton fears nuclear suicide bombers from Pakistan

India TV News  

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has expressed concern over the possibility of Pakistan’s nuclear weapons falling into the hands of jihadists, which she said was “a threatening scenario”, according to a media report. “Pakistan is running full speed to develop tactical nukes in their continuing hostility with India,” the former secretary of state told a close door fundraiser in Virginia …

US did not inform Pak on Osama raid because of ISI: Clinton
10 years, 9 months ago

US did not inform Pak on Osama raid because of ISI: Clinton

India TV News  

Washington: The US decided not to inform Pakistan about its top-secret mission to kill Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad as it knew that elements in spy agency ISI maintained close ties with the al-Qaeda and the Taliban, according to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. In her memoir ‘Hard Choices', which hit the book stores today, Clinton says that top …

Hillary Clinton discusses India-Pak ties with Zardari
12 years, 5 months ago

Hillary Clinton discusses India-Pak ties with Zardari

India TV News  

New York, Sep 25: The improving trade ties between Pakistan and India, terrorism and violent anti-US protests were among a host of issues that President Asif Ali Zardari discussed with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton when they met here on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session. Zardari brought up the issue of the anti-Islam movie with Clinton and …

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 …

Clinton applauds Singh, Gilani for improvement in ties
12 years, 9 months ago

Clinton applauds Singh, Gilani for improvement in ties

The Hindu  

The U.S. Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, has applauded the leadership of the Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, and his Pakistan counterpart Yousuf Gilani for taking steps to improve their bilateral relationship. “I applaud the leadership that Prime Minister Singh and Prime Minister Gilani have demonstrated,” Ms. Clinton told reporters at a joint news conference with the External Affairs Minister, S.M. …

Hillary talks tough on Pakistan
12 years, 10 months ago

Hillary talks tough on Pakistan

The Hindu  

India and the United States on Tuesday urged Pakistan to eliminate all safe havens for terrorists in its territory. Visiting Secretary of State Hillary Clinton pointed out that in today's world, the use of violence as a tool was “a dead-end…when it comes to pursuing any kind of political or ideological aims.” “In democracies like ours, people should be in …

PM, Hillary share Pak terror concerns
12 years, 10 months ago

PM, Hillary share Pak terror concerns

Hindustan Times  

Cementing India-US ties further, visiting US secretary of state Hillary Clinton focused on the role of Pakistan-based terror groups in attacks in Afghanistan and India. Government sources told HT that Clinton discussed global issues, including Pakistan terrorism, Iran, Afghanistan and China. During the discussion on Afghanistan, the two sides were concerned about the role played by the Haqqani network, which …

No information on Zawahiri being in Pak: Hina Rabbani Khar
12 years, 10 months ago

No information on Zawahiri being in Pak: Hina Rabbani Khar

Firstpost  

Khar made the remarks while briefing the Parliamentary Committee on National Security in Islamabad.Hillary Clinton, who was in Kolkata, had said early today that US believes Zawahiri is somewhere in Pakistan. Islamabad: The Pakistani government has no information about the presence of al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri in the country, Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said today, hours after US Secretary …

Zardari Meets Top Leaders Ahead Of Parliament Address
13 years ago

Zardari Meets Top Leaders Ahead Of Parliament Address

India TV News  

Islamabad, Mar 15: President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday chaired a meeting of top leaders of Pakistan's ruling coalition to review foreign policy and security-related issues ahead of his address to a joint session of parliament on March 17. The meeting at the presidency was attended by Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, air force …

Clinton blasts Pakistan for detaining doctor who provided information
13 years ago

Clinton blasts Pakistan for detaining doctor who provided information

Firstpost  

Clinton says Shakil Afridi’s work served Pakistani and American interests. She told a congressional committee Pakistan has no justification for holding his staff, either Washington: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says Pakistan has “no basis” for detaining a Pakistani doctor who provided the U.S. with key information before the successful Navy SEAL assault on Osama bin Laden’s compound. Afridi …

US Pressing Pak For Action Against LeT : Clinton
13 years, 4 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 Met Haqqani Representative At ISI's Instance : Clinton
13 years, 4 months ago

US Met Haqqani Representative At ISI's Instance : Clinton

India TV News  

Washington, Oct 28: The US held a meeting with a Haqqani network representative at the instance of the Inter-Services Intelligence of Pakistan, but this was not a negotiation, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has told lawmakers. There was no follow-up meeting,” Clinton said in response to a question at a Congressional hearing on Afghanistan and Pakistan convened by the House …

Pak Asked To Join US In Squeezing Haqqani Network : Clinton
13 years, 4 months ago

Pak Asked To Join US In Squeezing Haqqani Network : Clinton

India TV News  

Washington, Oct 27: The US has asked Pakistan to squeeze the dangerous Haqqani network, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton today said as she underlined that it has been made clear to Islamabad that trying to distinguish between “good and bad terrorists” is self-defeating and dangerous. Testifying before Congress after a trip to the region, Clinton said she delivered a “frank” …

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 …

US held an exploratory meeting with Haqqani network: Clinton
13 years, 5 months ago

US held an exploratory meeting with Haqqani network: Clinton

Firstpost  

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton today said the US did not intend to act unilaterally against militant groups inside Pakistan even as she acknowledged that American officials had held one exploratory meeting with the Haqqani network. Islamabad: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton today said the US did not intend to act unilaterally against militant groups inside Pakistan even as she …

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 …

Clinton Meets Khar; Discuss Counter-Terrorism Issues
13 years, 6 months ago

Clinton Meets Khar; Discuss Counter-Terrorism Issues

India TV News  

Washington, Sept 19 :US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has met her Pakistani counterpart Hina Rabbani Khar for a marathon three-and-half hours of candid talks, which was dominated by counter-terrorism issues and Afghanistan. “Obviously, the issue of counter-terrorism was both the first issue and the last issue on their agenda,” State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland said.Both Clinton and Khar are …

Hillary Welcomes India-Pak Talks
13 years, 8 months ago

Hillary Welcomes India-Pak Talks

India TV News  

Washington, Jun 23: Noting that the Obama Administration is working “very hard” on its strategic partnership with India, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton today told law makers that she is encouraged by the resumption of talks between India and Pakistan. “With respect to India, we are working very hard on our strategic partnership with India,” Clinton said in response …

Obama Speaks To Zardari On Terror Issue
13 years, 9 months ago

Obama Speaks To Zardari On Terror Issue

India TV News  

Islamabad, Jun 22: US President Barack Obama and his Pakistani counterpart Asif Ali Zardari today agreed to take “appropriate steps” to repair relations between the two countries, which were affected by last month's covert American raid that killed Osama bin Laden. Obama telephoned Zardari, who was in Karachi, tonight to discuss bilateral ties and the situation in the region, an …

U.S., Pakistan to stay the course in war on terror
13 years, 9 months ago

U.S., Pakistan to stay the course in war on terror

The Hindu  

Admittedly at a “turning point” of a difficult relationship, the U.S. and Pakistan on Friday decided to stay the course in their war on terror after Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's fleeting visit to Islamabad where she reiterated Pakistan's “legitimate interests” in the outcome of the reconciliation process in Afghanistan. “For reconciliation to succeed, Pakistan must be part of that …

Clinton Says, Somebody Somewhere In Pak Gave Support To Laden
13 years, 9 months ago

Clinton Says, Somebody Somewhere In Pak Gave Support To Laden

India TV News  

Islamabad, May 27: US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Friday said, there was absolutely no evidence that anybody at the highest level in Pakistan knew Osama bin Laden was living “just only miles from where we are right now.” She however said that “somebody, somewhere was definitely providing some kind of support to Laden” in Abbottabad. Clinton was addressing …

U.S. cannot solve Pakistan's problems, says Hillary
13 years, 9 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. envoy to travel to Pakistan ahead of Clinton’s visit
13 years, 10 months ago

U.S. envoy to travel to Pakistan ahead of Clinton’s visit

The Hindu  

U.S. special envoy Marc Grossman and a senior CIA official will travel to Pakistan this week to ease tensions in bilateral ties in the wake of the Osama operation and prepare the groundwork for Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s planned visit that is yet to be scheduled. Ms. Clinton was scheduled to come to Pakistan by the end of May …

Zardari, Gilani, Kayani Meet Amid Diplomatic Tensions With US
13 years, 10 months ago

Zardari, Gilani, Kayani Meet Amid Diplomatic Tensions With US

India TV News  

Islamabad, May 16 : Pakistan's top civilian and military leadership met on Sunday to discuss the security situation against the backdrop of continuing tensions with the US over the secret military raid that killed al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. Army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani also attended the meeting that discussed the “current security situation”, an official statement said. This …

Pakistan grants U.S. access to bin Laden widows
13 years, 10 months ago

Pakistan grants U.S. access to bin Laden widows

The Hindu  

Pakistan has agreed to grant U.S. access to the three widows of Osama bin Laden, who were detained soon after the killing of the al-Qaeda chief in his Abbottabad hideout last week, media reports said. The U.S. investigating agencies would be given “direct access” to the three widows of bin Laden, meaning the U.S. government agents will be able to …

Hillary has ‘no idea’ about timing of iconic photo
13 years, 10 months ago

Hillary has ‘no idea’ about timing of iconic photo

The Hindu  

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said on Thursday she has “no idea” what she and the rest of President Barack Obama’s national security team were watching when a photographer snapped an iconic image of the operation that killed Osama bin Laden. “Those were 38 of the most intense minutes,” Ms. Clinton said of the raid on bin Laden’s …

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 …

Hillary Clinton hits diplomatic trail after document leak
14 years, 3 months ago

Hillary Clinton hits diplomatic trail after document leak

The Hindu  

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is headed on a four-nation diplomatic tour to Central Asia and the Persian Gulf on the heels of Sunday’s unauthorized release of a trove of sensitive State Department documents chronicling the behind-the-scenes conduct of U.S. foreign relations. Mr. Crowley said Ms. Clinton will begin her trip on Tuesday in Kazakhstan, where she will …

Osama not in Pakistan: Gilani
14 years, 8 months ago

Osama not in Pakistan: Gilani

The Hindu  

Pakistan's Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday asserted that the world's most wanted man — Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden — and Taliban spiritual head Mullah Omar were not in Pakistan as alleged by United States of America Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Reacting to Ms. Clinton's contention during her two-day visit to Pakistan which concluded on Monday, …

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 …

Hillary believes Osama is in Pakistan
14 years, 8 months ago

Hillary believes Osama is in Pakistan

The Hindu  

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Monday said she believed that Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden and Taliban spiritual head Mullah Omar were in Pakistan and, asserted that it would be helpful to the war on terror if “we could take them.” Ms. Clinton made this observation during an interaction with Pakistanis here. No contradiction “There is no contradiction …

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 …

Hillary acknowledges Gilani’s efforts to normalise ties
14 years, 8 months ago

Hillary acknowledges Gilani’s efforts to normalise ties

The Hindu  

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has acknowledged Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani’s “personal role in efforts to normalise relations with India” and hoped these moves would bear fruit in the near future. Mr. Gilani said Pakistan wants “good neighbourly relations with India” and would like both sides to “address all issues and disputes between them peacefully“. Referring to …

Hillary opens Pakistan talks with new aid projects
14 years, 8 months ago

Hillary opens Pakistan talks with new aid projects

The Hindu  

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton opened high-level talks with Pakistan on Monday by announcing several new aid projects aimed at improving the country’s water, energy and health sectors. We share with Pakistan a vision of a future in which all people can live safe, healthy, and productive lives; contribute to their communities; and make the most of their …

Hillary is misinterpreted: U.S.
14 years, 10 months ago

Hillary is misinterpreted: U.S.

The Hindu  

For nearly a week now, the U.S. has been on a damage control exercise vis-à-vis Pakistan; clarifying time and again that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's “do more'' statement had been misinterpreted and reiterating Washington's appreciation of Islamabad's role in the war on terror. On Friday, the U.S. embassy in Islamabad — already dealing with considerable amount of animosity locally …

Hillary did not warn Pak of ‘severe consequences’: U.S.
14 years, 10 months ago

Hillary did not warn Pak of ‘severe consequences’: U.S.

The Hindu  

The Secretary of State Hillary Clinton did not warn Islamabad of “severe consequences” if a terrorist attack inside the US were to be have its foot print in Pakistan, two top officials of the State Department have said. “As a result, the quotes appeared to be different than what the Secretary of State actually meant.” Mr. Holbrooke also said US …

Hillary warns Pakistan of severe consequences
14 years, 10 months ago

Hillary warns Pakistan of severe consequences

The Hindu  

As a team of the Federal Bureau of Investigation officials landed in Islamabad to probe any possible Pakistani links to the failed Times Square bombing case, the U.S. on Saturday warned Pakistan that it would face “very severe consequences” if a terror plot was traced to that country. “We've made it very clear that if, heaven-forbid, an attack like this …

U.S. assures Pakistan of security assistance package
14 years, 11 months ago

U.S. assures Pakistan of security assistance package

The Hindu  

The Obama Administration’s goal is to provide a multi-year security assistance package to Pakistan, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said and termed the demand for nuclear deal as one of the several “complicated” issues with Islamabad. “I was pleased to inform the Foreign Minister that our goal is a multi-year security assistance package, including foreign military financing, based upon …

US to press Pak to act against terror groups: Hillary
15 years, 4 months ago

US to press Pak to act against terror groups: Hillary

The Hindu  

The US would keep on pressing Pakistan to act decisively against all terror groups within its territory as “just knocking down Taliban somewhere” does not affect the militants’ widespread syndicate, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said. The US is encouraged and supportive of what Pakistan is doing and wants “more help against our common enemy,” Ms. Clinton said. Ms. …

Pakistan should do more: Hillary
15 years, 4 months ago

Pakistan should do more: Hillary

The Hindu  

On the last day of her three-day visit to Pakistan, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton charged on with her drive to win friends in this country even though the smiley mask slipped briefly to reveal America’s deepest, darkest fears about Pakistan. In comments that are being viewed as undiplomatic and rare from such a high official who has lavished …

Hillary scolds Pak over inaction on Al-Qaida
15 years, 4 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 …

Hillary in Pakistan to boost U.S. image
15 years, 4 months ago

Hillary in Pakistan to boost U.S. image

The Hindu  

Addressing the rising tide of anti-Americanism in Pakistan, visiting U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Wednesday she was going to make an effort "to speak directly" to the Pakistani people to remove the misunderstandings and misperceptions in the relations between the two countries. On Day One, Ms. Clinton met with the civilian leadership, including President Asif Ali Zardari, …

U.S. pressing Pakistan on Mumbai attack
15 years, 4 months ago

U.S. pressing Pakistan on Mumbai attack

The Hindu  

The U.S. is pushing Pakistan to bring the perpetrators of the Mumbai terror attack to justice and put an end to the nexus between the Inter-Services Intelligence and terror groups, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said. The relationship between the ISI and some terror groups remained a concern for the U.S., though there has been a remarkable improvement in …

Hillary sounds optimistic on Pakistan’s nuclear weapons
15 years, 5 months ago

Hillary sounds optimistic on Pakistan’s nuclear weapons

The Hindu  

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Sunday sought to play down fears that Pakistan’s nuclear weapons could fall into the hands of terrorists, saying that despite the “increasing challenge” to the authority of the Pakistani State from extremist groups America had “confidence” in Islamabad’s control over its nuclear arsenal. Ms. Clinton, who is on a visit to Britain, warned …

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