Tag: Washington

Nawaz, Modi likely to meet in Washington next month

The United States, Pakistan and India are quietly exploring the possibility of a meeting between Indian and Pakistani prime ministers in the US capital...

Washington likely venue for next Modi-Sharif meet

Obama has extended invites to both leaders for nuclear security summit President Barack Obama has invited both prime ministers for the Nuclear Security Summit on...

Elements in Pakistan, Afghanistan major sources of terrorist financing: US report

Unidentified elements in Pakistan and Afghanistan are major sources of terrorist financing, says a report by the US Treasury Department.   “There is evidence that recently...

Useless visit? Military, not Nawaz, calls big shots in Washington

The United Stated, that touts itself as champion of freedom and democracy, may not be good for Pakistan’s democracy, according to an article published...

Pentagon creates India Rapid Reaction Cell

The Pentagon has established a first-ever country special cell to speed up its defence ties with India and accelerate the process of co-development and...

Modi braces for protests during US visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is preparing for a volley of protests during his visit to the United States. An unlikely alliance of Left-wing activists...

Saudi king books entire Four Seasons hotel for US visit

A reception laden with red carpets, a hotel covered in gold and a fleet of luxury cars — such was the scene in Georgetown, Washington DC, upon the arrival of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Daily Mail has reported.

US urged to provide enhanced market access to Pakistani products

Ms. Beney J. Lee, Desk Officer for Pakistan in Washington, Department of State, U.S.A along with Mr. David Ryan Sequeira Economic Officer and Mr....

Will continue co-operation in fight against terrorism: John Kirby

The United States says that no decisions have been made with respect to decertification of counter terrorism support fund to Pakistan that would stop USmilitary aid to fight against...

FO says Washington has raised no concern over Axact issue

Denies Sunday Times report Sunday Times report about alleged nuclear deal between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Foreign Office Spokesperson Qazi Khalilullah on Thursday said that...

Pakistan fighting terror but world must stay engaged: Nisar

Pakistan on Wednesday said it is determined to fight terror within its borders and the region but cautioned against the international community repeating the “past mistake of abandoning the region”, as it did so after the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan in 1990s – a development which has had wide-ranging security implications.

Angry with Washington, 1 in 4 Americans open to secession

The failed Scottish vote to pull out from the United Kingdom stirred secessionist hopes for some in the United States, where almost a quarter...

Washington conference explores Pakistan’s options to meet energy needs

Pakistan's energy crisis could best be addressed through a holistic approach integrating immediate improvement in current generation and supply systems with a judiciously planned...

Ambassador Jilani honours Pakistani mountaineers in Washington

WASHINGTON- Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States Jalil Abbas Jilani hosted a ceremony here at the embassy to honor Ms. Samina Baig, the first...

Kerry, Aziz meet to produce blueprint of US-Pak relationship

United States Secretary of State John Kerry and Adviser to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz will meet next week and are expected...

Washington activists protest against NSA surveillance

A diverse coalition of activists, under the banner of Stop Watching Us, protested against the National Security Agency’s controversial surveillance. Hundreds of demonstrators marched from...

Germany summons US envoy over Merkel phone spy claims

Germany on Thursday summoned the US ambassador to Berlin over suspicions that Washington spied on Chancellor Angela Merkel's mobile phone, a Foreign Ministry spokeswoman...