Pakistan Islamists rally on after deadly clashes with police

Pakistani police have launched an operation to clear an intersection linking capital Islamabad w... . Supporters of religious groups rally to express solidarity with protesters block main highway in capital, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017 in Peshawar, Pakistan.

News Analysis: Latest U.S. drone strike in Pakistan may further escalate bilateral tension

The latest U.S. unilateral drone attack in Pakistan would possibly enlarge the gaps between the two countries in their common course of anti-terrorism war, experts and analysts here said , expressing their concerns as the strikes are usually condemned by Pakistan as a violation of its sovereignty. The latest U.S. strike took place on Friday, killing at least three people who were reportedly the members of Afghan Taliban in Pakistan' northwestern tribal region of Kurram Agency that bordering Afghanistan.

War Gaming a U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan

Ironically, Pakistan's opposition to U.S. and NATO efforts to stabilize Afghanistan through its support of the Taliban and Haqqani insurgents would lead to greater regional instability and, perhaps, create an existential threat to Pakistan itself should Western forces withdraw. In the absence of U.S. and NATO assistance, the Afghan government would fall within twelve months and Afghanistan would revert to conditions similar to those of the 1990s civil war when the country was divided along ethnic and, to some extent, religious lines.

Pakistan ruling party meets to consider PM successor

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Sen. Whitehouse visits troops in Afghanistan on July Fourth

Sen. John McCain, an Arizona Republican, led a group of senators to Pakistan and Afghanistan for the holiday weekend. They visited a military base in South Waziristan and met with Pakistani leaders in Islamabad before traveling to Kabul, Afghanistan.

U.S. Congressmen introduce Bill revoking Pakistan’s MNNA status

Washington [U.S.] , June 23 :Ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington, two influential U.S. Congressmen have introduced a bill revoking Pakistan's status as a major non-NATO ally , saying Islamabad's "treachery" has led to the deaths of too many American citizens. Congressman Ted Poe and Congressman Rick Nolan have introduced H.R. 3000, a bipartisan bill revoking Pakistan's major non-NATO ally status.

Trump seen hardening line towards Pakistan after Afghan war review

President Donald Trump's administration appears ready to harden its approach toward Pakistan to crack down on Pakistan-based militants launching attacks in neighboring Afghanistan, US officials tell Reuters. Potential Trump administration responses being discussed include expanding US drone strikes, redirecting or withholding some aid to Pakistan and perhaps eventually downgrading Pakistan's status as a major non-NATO ally, the officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

Exclusive: Trump eyes hardening line toward Pakistan after Afghan war review

President Donald Trump's administration is exploring hardening its approach toward Pakistan to crack down on Pakistan-based militants launching attacks in neighboring Afghanistan, two U.S. officials tell Reuters. Potential Trump administration responses being discussed include expanding U.S. drone strikes, redirecting or withholding some aid to Pakistan and perhaps eventually downgrading Pakistan's status as a major non-NATO ally, the two officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

Masterstroke by outgoing President Obama, signs bill authorizing $611 billion defence budget for 2017

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Nuclear states must exercise restraint: Mark Toner said to Pakistan

Washington, October 1: In a direct message to Pakistan, the US has urged Islamabad to exercise restraint when it comes to using nuclear weapons. "I mean, in terms - so just to answer your question about some of the rhetoric from the Pakistani government and the possibility of using nukes or nuclear weapons, I would just say nuclear-capable states have a very clear responsibility to exercise restraint regarding nuclear weapons and missile capabilities," US State Department deputy spokesperson Mark Toner said in a daily press briefing on Friday in response to a question.

US Senators call on Pakistan to cooperate with India on Uri probe

Washington, Sep 29: Expressing concern over initial indications that the Uri terror attack emanated from Pakistan, two influential US Senators today called on Islamabad to fully cooperate with India to bring to justice the perpetrators. "We are greatly concerned about initial indications that the perpetrators of this attack were Pakistani and that the attack emanated from Pakistan.

Russian troops arrive in Pakistan for first-ever joint drills

Islamabad, Sep 23 : A Russian ground forces contingent today arrived in Pakistan to participate in the first-ever joint military exercises starting from tomorrow, reflecting growing military ties between the two former Cold War rivals. "A contingent of Russian ground forces arrived in Pakistan for first ever Pak-Russian joint exercise," army spokesman Lt-Gen Asim Bajwa said.

Hillary Clinton email probe centers on drone strikes in Pakistan

The criminal probe of Hillary Clinton's emails is zeroing in on messages between Washington and American diplomats in Islamabad over drone strikes in Pakistan, according to a published report. The emails were part of a secret deal giving the State Department more say in the targeting of CIA drone strikes, congressional and law-enforcement officials briefed on the FBI told the Wall Street Journal.

After Taliban leader’s assassination, where do Afghan peace talks stand?

The White House, finally confirming the death of Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansour, announced Monday the Taliban "should seize the opportunity to pursue the only real path for ending this long conflict - joining the Afghan government in a reconciliation process that leads to lasting peace and stability." That is some optimism.