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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.

US lawmaker concerned over human rights violations in Pakistan

October 14, 2017 11:49 am

"Human rights abuses of this type cannot go unanswered. Activists disappear under suspicious circumstances. It is our obligation to speak out and demand accountability," said Congressman Brad Sherman.

White House hoping for uptick in US-Pakistan ties after rescue of US-Canadian family

October 13, 2017 6:58 am

The couple was kidnapped in 2012, in Afghanistan, while on a backpacking trip. Their three children were born while the pair was in captivity.

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