Diplomacy Diplomacy 2020-11-10 With eye on influence, Iran puts Pakistani Shia, Sunni scholars on payroll 'The security agencies are closely monitoring the activities of all religious scholars suspected of working for Iranian interests,' said one security official. Diplomacy 2020-11-06 Mistreatment of Muslims, disrespect of Islam inflame anti-China sentiment in Pakistan Pakistanis are becoming increasingly upset over Beijing's systematic abuse and indoctrination of Muslims in Xinjiang, and Chinese companies' promotion of un-Islamic products and content. Diplomacy 2020-11-04 Ashrafi appointment as special envoy seen as boon to interfaith harmony Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi, chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC), has become special Middle East representative to the prime minister. Diplomacy 2020-10-20 Many see China's national interests behind development of Karachi islands The Pakistani government is planning to build cities on two islands near Karachi, but many say the push for the project is the product of China's outsized influence in the country. Diplomacy 2020-10-19 Pakistan tackles visa backlog in Afghanistan after virus slows processing The country's embassy in Kabul and its four consulates have added more personnel to handle the processing of thousands of visas. Diplomacy 2020-10-08 Khalilzad seeks side agreement between Afghanistan, Pakistan amid peace talks 'There are economic reasons that would be transformative for the region should peace in Afghanistan come,' said the US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation. Diplomacy 2020-09-30 Abdullah's visit to Islamabad heralds warming Pak-Afghan relations Afghanistan's top official in charge of peace efforts with the Taliban met with an array of top Pakistani officials, and observers say his three-day visit heralds a new era of positivity. Diplomacy 2020-09-17 Pakistan reiterates support for Afghanistan's path to peace, development Afghan and US officials praised Pakistan's role in facilitating the peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban under way in Doha. Diplomacy 2020-08-24 Afghan Taliban leaders head to Islamabad for talks amid renewed sanctions A Taliban delegation is in Islamabad just days after Pakistan reiterated UN sanctions against the group. Diplomacy 2020-08-21 Image of Chinese ambassador walking on backs of locals causes uproar The ambassador to Kiribati was pictured walking along the backs of young men who had lain on the ground in front of him. Many see this as emblematic of 'what China does with debtors'. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Next
