Posts tagged as: Islamabad

US optimistic about resumption of NATO supply-line

The United States is quite optimistic about resumption of land route for NATO forces battling in Afghanistan, saying they can get a positive answer from Islamabad. Pentagon spokesperson George Little while speaking to the media said, “. It’s important to note though that we do continue dialogue through ODRP (Office of Defence Representative) in Islamabad. […]

Return of US negotiators is not an institutional withdrawal; says Sherry Rehman

Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States Sherry Rehman has said that the return of US negotiators from Islamabad was not an official pullout. The American negotiating team was in Islamabad to work with Pakistani authorities to finalize matters on reopening of NATO supply line. While replying a question about pullout by American negotiating team, she […]

America pulls out negotiators from Pakistan

The United States pulled out negotiators from Pakistan after the two sides failed to reach an agreement on resumption of land route for NATO forces battling in Afghanistan, showing fresh signs of plummeting ties between Islamabad and Washington. US Department of Defence spokesperson Commander Bill Speaks while speaking to the media said the dialogue panel […]

Islamabad rejects Leon Panetta’s recent allegations on militants’ hideouts

Islamabad dismissed US Secretary of Defence Leon Panetta’s recent comments on militant hideouts in the tribal region, saying that these statements are unconstructive in bringing about stability in the region. A statement issued by the Foreign Minister observed, “We feel that the Secretary of Defence is oversimplifying some of the very complex issues we are […]

India refuses to change its stance on Siachen

Indian Defence Minister A.K. Antony said the Indian government has decided to stick to its conventional position, cautioning against expecting a major breakthrough in the Siachen Glacier talks being held next in next week in Islamabad. He was quoted saying on the sidelines of a public gathering, “Don’t expect dramatic announcement or decision there on […]

Sherry Rehman terms Leon Panetta’s remarks unhelpful

Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States Sherry Rehman has criticized statements given by US Secretary of Defence Leon Panetta, saying these remarks would reduce the space for narrowing differences between the two countries. Embassy of Pakistan issued a statement in reply to the remarks of US Defence Secretary in which strongest language used l to […]

Haqqani Network is a big threat to Pakistan: Gen Dempsey

US Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey has said that the Haqqani Network was as big a threat to Pakistan as it was to Afghanistan and the United States. Speaking to the media, the US military chief said they had not been able to find common ground on that and that was frustrating. […]

Pakistan once again seeks US apology over Salala check-post attacks

Reinstating her previous stance, Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar urged the United States to apologize for an air strike that killed 24 Pakistani troops last year if it wants Islamabad to resume land route for allied forcing battling in Afghanistan. Pakistan closed the supply line for NATO forces, expressing its annoyance over the lethal November […]

Islamabad condemns drone attacks inside Pakistani territory

Terming them illegal and violation of Pakistani sovereignty, Islamabad strongly condemned the US drone attacks on its territory. The deadlock between the United States and Pakistan, the two strategic allies, over the strikes remains unresolved. In very recent three days, three drone strikes carried out on suspected insurgents killed 27 people in Pakistan’s tribal areas. […]

Pakistan army rejects reports of US Military trainers in Pakistan

Pakistan Army on Thursday rejected media report about the return of the United States (US) military trainers into Pakistan, media reported on Thursday. Earlier, a wire service reported that the US trainers, which were sent back from Pakistan after Salala attack, have returned to Pakistan, in a sign the two nations may be able to […]

US seeks clarification on Dr. Shakeel Afridi’s case

In its continued efforts to press Pakistan, the United States sought clarification from Islamabad on the issue of Dr Shakeel Afridi’s sentence. State Department’s spokesman Mark Toner while speaking to the media during daily press briefing said, “US sought clarity on the ‘new reason’ being given by Pakistan for sentencing Dr Shakeel Afridi”. According to […]

Airport security foils bid to smuggle heroin to china

Airport security foils bid to smuggle heroin to china Islamabad: (Tuesday, May 29, 2012) Islamabad Airport Security Officials yesterday foiled a bid to smuggle heroin to China. According to the details, a man allegedly tried to smuggle heroin to China that was concealed in his luggage. As per the details shared by the airport security […]

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