US-Pakistan

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Trump plans to restart Project Freedom as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait lift restrictions on US usage of airbases, airspace

May 08, 2026 3:00 pm

The US may resume Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz as Gulf states restore military access amid tensions involving Iran and commercial shipping.

Pakistan’s role in the West Asia war appears to be that of a messenger, not a mediator

March 24, 2026 7:50 pm

While Pakistan hosts no American bases, Donald Trump has demonstrated a visible affinity towards Asim Munir, as seen in the White House lunch hosted for the latter weeks after the standoff with India in May 2025

US’s new national security strategy spells out a new world disorder. It should make India reconsider its Pakistan policy

December 30, 2025 4:23 pm

Trump’s evolving worldview marks a seismic shift in South Asia’s balance of power. A less focused and more distracted America would dilute the pressure on South Asia regarding nuclear proliferation and crisis control. In such circumstances, it would become increasingly difficult to punish Pakistan

The world this week | India stays pragmatic amid Trump’s tirade; US moves N-Subs closer to Russia; Canada to recognise Palestinian state

August 03, 2025 10:08 am

From India remaining committed to protecting ‘national interest’ amid Trump’s tariff blitzkrieg and “penalty” for energy imports from Russia, to the US moving nuclear submarines closer to Moscow, and parts of the West putting pressure on Israel by recognising the statehood of Palestine, while experts warn of “worst-case scenario of famine” unfolding in Gaza, a lot has happened in the world this week.

FM Jaishankar has rightly called out US-Pakistan F-16 deal

September 28, 2022 11:18 pm

When the White House spokesman speaks about both India and Pakistan as US partners with “different points of emphasis”, he confirms for India the logic of its non-alignment

Pakistan has much to gain from Afghan peace: US

August 03, 2021 2:05 pm

Last week, Pakistan's national security advisor, Moeed Yusuf, met his American counterpart Jake Sullivan but had no meetings at the Foggy Bottom headquarters of the State Department.

40 militant groups were operating in Pakistan: Imran Khan

July 24, 2019 9:14 am

Khan who was addressing a Capitol Hill reception hosted by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Chairperson of the Congressional Pakistan Caucus, explained to the lawmakers that part of the reason for this was that Pakistani governments were not in control.

US imposes sanction on Pakistan; may deny visas to Pakistanis

April 27, 2019 11:32 am

Pakistan is the latest to join the list of 10 nations that have been imposed with sanctions under a US law according to which countries refusing to take back deportees and visa over-stayers will be denied American visas.

Pakistan shrugs off impending US aid cuts, wary of harsher measures

January 04, 2018 10:21 pm

Washington plans to imminently slash 'security assistance' to Pakistan, US congressional aides told Reuters on Wednesday, although the type, scale and length of the cuts was unclear.

US Vice-President Mike Pence thanks Pakistan for safe recovery of US-Canadian hostages

October 19, 2017 1:42 am

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi received a telephone call from Vice President Pence this evening, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office in Islamabad.

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