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Pakistan–United States relations

People burn a sign depicting a U.S. flag and a picture of U.S. President Donald Trump as they take part in an anti-U.S. rally in Peshawar, Pakistan, January 5, 2018.

The US is cutting security assistance to Pakistan over terror groups

Conflict

The US is suspending security assistance to Pakistan for failing to cooperate with the US in the fight against terrorism.

Homeland in Pakistan

The Pakistan in ‘Homeland’ is unrecognizable to this Pakistani author

Culture

Positive progress in Afghanistan finally begins to emerge

Karzai praises Afghan forces, blames NATO for weekend’s attacks in Kabul

The future of US-Pakistan Relations

“Taliban” Khan in Trouble over Girl Shooting

Lifestyle & Belief

The popular Pakistani politician, and former world-class cricketer, Imran Khan, has criticized the attempted killing of Malala Yousufzai. But he won’t pin the blame on the Taliban, and says the insurgency in Afghanistan is justified under Islamic law.

US Designates Haqqani Network ‘Terrorist Organization’

Global Politics

The United States is designating the Haqqani network a terrorist organization. The Haqqanis are the most lethal group in Afghanistan. So some say the designation is overdue. Others worry about the effects on peace talks.

Tensions High as President Obama Prepares to Meet with Pakistani Prime Minister

The U.S. military has decided not to charge NATO soldiers involved in airstrikes that accidentally killed 24 Pakistani soldiers last November.  The preliminary investigation into this incident found fault with both Pakistani and American troops. The second investigation, completed over the weekend, found that the Americans fired in self-defense and should therefore not be charged.   Pakistan […]

Pakistan ‘Memogate’: Haqqani Travel Ban Lifted

Global Politics

Pakistan’s former ambassador to the US is free to return to his family in the United States. Husain Haqqani spent three months in Pakistan under order not to leave the country while being investigated.

Pakistan Troubled By US Remarks About Bin Laden Capture

Global Politics

Defense Secretary Panetta reiterated his belief that someone in Pakistan knew where Osama Bin Laden was hiding. Pakistanis say they’re fed up with being chastised by an erstwhile ally.