Tag: United States

Pak-US strategic dialogue on Monday

  The United States (US) Department of State has stated that strategic dialogue with Pakistan would be held on February 29 (Monday). State Department Spokesperson Mark...

China says ‘really needs’ South China Sea defenses in face of...

China “really needs” its defenses in the South China Sea in the face of a militarization process being pushed by the United States, and...

University of Texas allows guns in classrooms

The University of Texas at Austin begrudgingly agreed Wednesday to allow students to carry guns into classrooms, months after state lawmakers passed a bill...

India ‘disappointed’ over F-16s sale to Pakistan

"We are disappointed at the decision of the Obama Administration to notify the sale of F-16 aircraft to Pakistan," Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesman Vikas Swarup said on Twitter.

Homegrown extremists biggest threat to United States, says spy chief

The global threat posed by the Islamic State group is still rising but US-based homegrown extremists pose the biggest danger to the homeland, Washington's...

Seven Iranian prisoners in United States to be freed in swap

Seven Iranian prisoners held in the United States will be freed in exchange for the release of four Iranian-American nationals jailed in Iran, official...

Obama says ‘I could win’ 3rd term as president

“I actually think I’m a pretty good president.”

US Centcom chief meets COAS; lauds Pakistan’s anti-terror efforts

ISLAMABAD- General Lloyd J. Austin III Commander United States Central Command (Centcom) on Monday held a meeting with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel...

US preparing unilateral sanctions on Russia

WASHINGTON  — The United States is considering imposing unilateral sanctions on Russia over its threatening moves in Ukraine, a shift in strategy that reflects...

US confident of Pakistan’s nuclear assets’ safety

WASHINGTON- The United States has reaffirmed its confidence in safety of Pakistan's nuclear assets. State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki in response to a question at...

Germany beats the United States 1-0

Thomas Mueller scored his fourth goal of the World Cup on Friday as Germany defeated the United States 1-0 to win Group G ahead...

Rouhani eyes rebuilding relations with United States

Iran wants to improve bilateral relations with the United States and other Western powers, President Hassan Rouhani said in an editorial published in a...

US to continue to support Pakistani entrepreneurs, says Olson

United States Ambassador Richard Olson on Thursday said the US will continue to support the development of Pakistani entrepreneurs. He expressed these views during...

US govt aims to improve teaching staff in schools

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on Thursday said that the United States is working with local partners to improve the quality...

US govt committed to supporting education in Punjab: consul gen

The United States (US) Consul General Nina Fite inaugurated a consultative workshop to foster cooperation between stakeholders and to strengthen the education sector in...

US has concerns over Pak-Iran gas pipeline project: envoy

The United States (US) has concerns over the Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline project, US Ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olson said on Monday. Talking to reporters...

Pakistan makes fresh bid for civil nuclear deal with US

Pakistan on Monday sought afresh a civil nuclear with the United States on the pattern of the one that the US has with India...