Tag: US State Department

US warns citizens not to travel to India

The US State Department has responded to a violent escalation in fighting along the border between nuclear rivals India and Pakistan with a travel warning that...

Pompeo played ‘essential role’ in de-escalating Indo-Pak tensions: US State Dept

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo played an “essential role” in de-escalating tensions between India and Pakistan last week, according to a top...

US asked Riyadh for details on detention of activists: US official

WASHINGTON (Reuters): The United States has asked the Saudi government for more details on the detention of activists and urged it to respect due...

US State Department says looking forward to working with new govt

Appreciates participation by people in polls Says concerned over 'reports regarding limits on freedom of expression' WASHINGTON: The United States State Department spokesperson on...

US monitoring situation in Pakistan as citizens cast votes

WASHINGTON: A spokesperson for the US Department of State on Tuesday night said that the United States is monitoring the situation in Pakistan. Pakistani citizens are...

Pakistan continues to be our ally in war against terrorism: State...

WASHINGTON: A spokesperson for the United States (US) Department of State on Wednesday said, "Pakistan is our ally in the war against terrorism". In an exclusive...

US denies placing travel restrictions on Pakistani diplomats

The US State Department has confirmed via email that there are "no restrictions on travel for Pakistani diplomats in the United States" despite reports...

Govt cognizant of foreign media campaigns regarding ‘free Karachi’, Senate told

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance and Economic Affairs Rana Muhammad Afzal on Thursday informed the Senate that the government was cognizant of foreign media...

Trump’s proposed aid cut in diplomacy spending, foreign assistance to hurt...

WASHINGTON: US lawmakers are once again likely to oppose a proposed cut in spending on diplomacy and foreign aid by President Trump, fearing it will...

Pakistan an important partner, but can ‘do more’: US State Department

WASHINGTON: A US State Department spokesperson has said that Pakistan is an important partner of the United States and both countries benefitted from the...

Tillerson accused of violating US law on child soldiers

WASHINGTON: A group of about a dozen US State Department officials have taken the unusual step of formally accusing Secretary of State Rex Tillerson...

Fake US embassy in Ghana shut down after 10 years issuing...

Authorities in Ghana have busted a fake US embassy in the capital Accra run by a criminal network that for a decade issued illegally...

US State Department warns about possible attacks in Europe during holiday...

The State Department on Monday issued an alert to US citizens about a heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday...

Committed to help Pakistan end scourge of terrorism: US state dept

The United States remains committed to supporting Pakistan and the government’s efforts to end the scourge of terrorism and extremism and to promote peace...

Ambassador Jilani hands over dossier on Indian brutalities to US State...

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Ambassador Jalil Abbas Jilani on Monday met with the US Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan at the...

US position on Kashmir remains unchanged: Elizabeth Trudeau

US Department of State’s Press Office Director Elizabeth Trudeau Monday said that US position on Kashmir has not changed. Elizabeth Trudeau said, “The pace, the...

US in touch with Pakistan, India on violence in IHK: State...

The United States has said it has had discussions with both India and Pakistan on the developing situation in Indian-held Kashmir. Replying to questions during...