Federal Minister for Railways, Muhammad Hanif Abbasi on Friday met with United States Ambassador to Pakistan, Natalie A. Baker and discussed Pakistan-US relations and bilateral cooperation in the railway sector, with a special focus on foreign investment and modernization of Pakistan Railways. During the meeting, the two sides agreed to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan […]
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FO clarifies US made no request to use Pakistani airspace against Iran
Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) has clarified that the United States (US) did not make any request for the use of Pakistani airspace for launching any military action against Iran. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi made the remarks during a weekly media briefing in Islamabad on Friday. Tahir Andrabi said regional peace efforts should not […]
Gabbard resigns as Trump’s top US intelligence official
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning from her job as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, Fox News Digital reported on Friday, citing her resignation letter. Gabbard advised Trump of her intention to step down during an Oval Office meeting on Friday, the news outlet reported. The resignation is effective June 30, it said. In her […]
Trump says US may attack Iran again but that Tehran wants deal
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the U.S. may need to strike Iran again and that he had been an hour away from ordering an attack before postponing it. Trump was speaking to reporters at the White House a day after saying he had paused a planned resumption of hostilities following a new proposal […]
Pakistan relays revised Iranian proposal to US
Iran sent a new peace proposal to the United States with terms that appeared similar to offers Washington has previously rejected, although a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday that the US had softened positions on some issues. A Pakistani source confirmed that Islamabad, which has conveyed messages between the sides in the war […]
Pakistan’s Iran diplomacy a model of ‘true statesmanship’: US congressman
Pakistan’s diplomatic role in facilitating ongoing peace negotiations between the United States and Iran has drawn praise from a senior American lawmaker, who described Islamabad’s contribution as “indispensable” and reflective of “true statesmanship”. US Congressman Jack Bergman, Co-Chair of the Congressional Pakistan Caucus, has written a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of […]
US seeks expanded economic cooperation with Pakistan
The United States expressed on Wednesday its interest in expanding economic cooperation with Pakistan and noted the strong interest of American companies in exploring long-term investment opportunities in the country. Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting today with Assistant Secretary, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, United States, […]
‘Iran war has cost US $29bn so far’
The United States’ war in Iran has cost $29 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official said on Tuesday, an increase of $4 billion from an estimate provided late last month. With just six months before midterm elections in which President Donald Trump’s Republicans may face an uphill battle to keep their House majority, Democrats […]
Official Response to CBS Report on Iranian Aircraft in Pakistan
Pakistan categorically rejects the CBS News report regarding the presence of Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan Airbase as misleading and sensationalized. Such speculative narratives appear aimed at undermining ongoing efforts for regional stability and peace. Read More: Pakistan ‘optimistic’ about US-Iran deal Following the ceasefire and during the initial round of the Islamabad Talks, a number of […]
Federal Crackdown on Child Support Defaulters in United States
The US to Cancel Passports for Child Support Defaulters Policy has been announced by the government of the United States. The decision targets parents who owe more than 2,500 dollars in child support. Officials say the move aims to improve recovery of unpaid financial obligations and protect children’s rights. The authorities will now suspend or […]