Our Washington Correspondent Robin L Raphel, is a retired ambassador who until recently was a senior adviser to the US Sate Department’s special representative on Afghanistan and Pakistan. A former ambassador to Tunisia, Raphel had also served under former US president George W Bush as coordinator for reconstruction in Iraq. Raphel has spent decades shaping […]
Trump unlikely to scrap Iran nuclear deal
Our Washington Correspondent US President Donald Trump has indicated that he may agree to a ‘new deal’ negotiated by American and European allies that would preserve the Iran deal if it was strong enough. Hosting French President Emanuel Macron, Trump, in response to a question about Europe’s position on the nuclear agreement, said, “We’re fairly […]
No further devaluation of rupee: Miftah
Our Washington Correspondent Miftah Ismail, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs:”I think with the new power plants coming with the help of China Pakistan Economic Corridor – with other economic activities coming into play next year I am confident to see growth,” he said in an interview with American Media […]
Afghan NSA ‘optimistic’ about peace talks, says Pakistan’s role is central
Hanif Atmar, the National Security Adviser to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani,has said that his country is optimistic about reaching peace with the Taliban,including the faction operating from Pakistan, although the Taliban have yet to formally respond to Afghan president’s offer for unconditional peace talks. He was speaking recently at an event organised by the United […]
‘Pakistan Day celebrations in US renew hopes for thaw in bilateral ties’
The 78th Pakistan Day was celebrated at the Pakistan Embassy in Washington DC on Friday, wherein South and Central Asia senior Director Curtis appeared as the guest of honour. Speaking on the occasion, Curtis said, “We look forward to growing the US-Pakistan relationship. Despite highlighting some challenges faced by the relationship, she said that the […]
Trump replaces NSA HR McMaster with John Bolton
US President Donald Trump has named defence hawk and former United Nations ambassador John Bolton as the new national security adviser. Trump wrote in a tweet Thursday that National Security Adviser HR McMaster, a three-star army lieutenant general is to be replaced by former Bush administration official and Fox News analyst John Bolton. “I am […]
Donald Trump continues to lambaste Justice Department
United States president Donald Trump has renewed his attacks against the ongoing investigations that his campaign team colluded with the Russian government to influence the 2016 presidential election outcome. “A total WITCH HUNT with massive conflicts of interest,” he tweeted on Monday, referring to the investigations. The post came after a barrage of harsh tweets […]
US tells Pakistan to be ‘tough’ on terrorists
US Vice President Mike Pence told Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at a meeting here at his official residence that Pakistan must ‘do more’ to prevent cross-border attacks otherwise the US would itself take necessary steps to protect its personnel in Afghanistan. “Vice President Pence reiterated President (Donald) Trump’s request that Pakistan must do more […]
American Muslims concerned about Trump’s nominee for Secretary of State
President Donald Trump’s decision to nominate CIA Director Mike Pompeo as secretary of state has alarmed America’s Muslims advocacy organisations. After US President Donald Trump tweeted Tuesday about his plans to replace Rex Tillerson with CIA Director Mike Pompeo – a man with a history of anti-Muslim rhetoric and association with known anti-Muslim groups – […]
US protesters remember Afia Siddiqui on her arrest’s 15th anniversary
Washington DC: A handful of protestors gathered outside the Pakistani Embassy in Washington D.C. earlier this week to mark AafiaSiddiqui’s 15th year anniversary in a U.S prison. Braving freezing weather conditions, the supporters called on the Pakistan government to facilitate Siddiqui’s repatriation to Pakistan. As embassy staff left work for the day, they were met […]