Tag: United States

US steps up drive to mend Pakistan ties; coordinate on Afghan...

The United States says the pace of high-level meetings with Pakistan is back to normal after a rocky period in bilateral ties as Secretary...

US hails dismissalof case against Rimsha Masih

The United States on Tuesday hailed the dismissal of blasphemous charges against the Christian girl, Rimsha Masih who reportedly suffers from Down syndrome. “We...

US expert urges long-term relations with Pakistan

The United States should foster long-term ties with Pakistan beyond its current engagement in the region centering around Afghanistan conflict, an American analyst on...

Seven states qualify for secession response from White House

US citizens in more than 40 states have filed petitions with the White House seeking to secede from the union, and by Wednesday, seven...

United States breaks ground on new teacher education building

The United States reinforced its long-term commitment to advancing education in Pakistan at the groundbreaking for a new, $1.5 million Faculty of Education building...

US-Taliban peace talks likey to resume with Obama’s re-election

In a major breakthrough, the United States and the Taliban are highly likely to resume peace negotiations which broke down early this year due...

Invest in uS, Sherry tells investors

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Sherry Rehman has asked American business leaders to invest in microfinance and a host of promising areas to...

War on Wonen

During the past few years, incidents of violence against women have been on the rise throughout the world, including Pakistan. In United States alone,...

US proffers apology over Japan rape

The United States on Friday issued its most high-level apology yet to Japan over the alleged rape of a woman in Okinawa by two...

US support democratic Pak to address terror challenges: State Dept

The United States support a strong, democratic Pakistan that works well with the international community and Washington in addressing the terror challenges it faces. Replying...

US to help install 75 water pumps in city

United States of America (USA), through the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) would install 75 water pumps in the metropolis. USAID under...

Asian markets boosted by US manufacturing data

Asian markets rose Tuesday following better-than-expected manufacturing data from the United States that lifted hopes for recovery in the world’s number one economy. The news,...

US helps strengthen farming business in Pakistan

64 specialists from the Ministries of Agriculture from Khyber Pukhtunkhwa (KPK), Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Sindh and Balochistan have completed a...

Pakistani tandoor finds a home in United States

Haroon Khan knows how to take the heat and stay in the kitchen. The Pakistani chef and his wife, Humaira, have opened Tandoori Grill...

Sufism’s message of tolerance has universal relevance: Sherry

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Sherry Rehman told an American audience at a cultural event on Saturday night that Sufism embraces the spirit...

US envoy gets dressing down over hate film

Pakistan on Friday lodged a strong protest with the United States over the anti-Islam movie produced in the US and released on YouTube, calling...

Khar, Clinton pledge commitment to vital Pakistan-US ties

The United States Friday committed to “important” relationship with Pakistan as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar held talks...