Posts tagged as: Washington

First US diplomatic shipment crosses into Afghanistan

Following a six-month blockade of NATO supplies, first shipment of four containers of office supplies for American Embassy in Kabul crossed into Afghanistan from Pakistan via Torkham border. A media report quoting senior official said that Pakistani government had never put bar on the transportation of supplies for the diplomatic missions. He clarified that ban […]

Yousaf Raza Gilani is not Prime Minister; reiterates Nawaz Sharif

PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif reiterated his stance about Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, saying they do not accept him as premier and would not allow the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) as per the wishes of the government. While an interview, the PML-N chief said the incumbent could not bear the opposition’s demand […]

No official apology from United States: Report

In quite an expected move, the US Department of Defense officials have indicated that there might not be any official apology on the Salala incident by the United States (US). The statement comes at a time when many in Pakistan were anticipating for a breakthrough in the bilateral ties between Pakistan and the US after […]

Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar backs reopening of NATO routes

In quite an unprecedented move, Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar delivered some interesting sound bites on Pakistan’s ties with United States and allied forces battling in Afghanistan. Despite her short tenure as foreign minister, she has already developed a striking ability to answer queries without answering them, which is quality of brilliant politicians. While interacting […]

US working to resume NATO supplies: Victoria Nuland

The United States continued to work with Pakistan on restoring the NATO supplies for allied forces battling in Afghanistan, saying it is not mulling to link invitation to Islamabad for Chicago summit with resumption of supply-line. US State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland while briefing the media said NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen spoke very […]

US unmanned aircraft kills 10 in North Waziristan

Despite Pakistan registered its protest against spying drone attacks, an unmanned American aircraft fired missiles on a house in Darre-e-Nishtar, in North Waziristan, the tribal area of Pakistan. At least ten people were killed and several others injured in the pre-dawn attack while the death toll is also expected to rise, the report added. According […]

Secretary Clinton to host a dinner for Japanese Prime Minister in Washington

Secretary Clinton to host a dinner for Japanese Prime Minister in Washington On April 30 (today), USA Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton will host a dinner for Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda at National Geographic in Washington, D.C. Secretary Clinton and Prime Minister Noda will discuss a range of bilateral, regional, and global issues and will celebrate […]

US-Pak talks fail to break the stalemate

In quite an optimistic move, Pakistan and the United States after a five-month suspension resumed formal bilateral talks on Thursday. However, the two states could not make any development in ending the impasse over the restoration of blocked NATO supply-line owing to American’s refusal to offer unconditional public apology over the November strikes by its […]

Osama bin Laden’s family deports to Saudi Arabia

At last, the family of Osama bin Laden, who was killed in a US Navy Seals raid on May 02, 2011, has been deported from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia, in the early hours of Friday. The three widows of Osama bin Laden and their children, who masterminded the 9-11 attacks, were in custody of Pakistani […]

Washington seeks enduring ties with Islamabad

After parliament backed new guidelines prepared by the Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) to revise foreign policy, the United States said it seeks enduring and well-defined relations with Islamabad. Victoria Nuland, the US State Department spokeswoman, while reacting over the decision of the Pakistani parliament said that the US had been reviewing the 14-point […]

USA to host G8 Foreign Minister Meeting

USA to host G8 Foreign Minister Meeting On April 11-12, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will host her G8 counterparts for the G8 Foreign Ministers Meeting at the Blair House in Washington, D.C. The Foreign Ministers will discuss a range of country-specific, regional, and transnational topics. The United States holds the G8 Presidency in […]

Pakistan to give MFN status to India in December 2012; says Hina

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar on Wednesday said Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status would be given to India by December 2012, adding it will help in strengthening the country’s economy. While speaking to a private TV channel, the foreign minister said India will automatically get the MFN status when trade relations become normalize between […]

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