Diplomacy

Crown prince's visit to Islamabad solidifies ties between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia
Diplomacy

2019-02-19

Crown prince's visit to Islamabad solidifies ties between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman pledged $20 billion in investment projects and ordered the immediate release of over 2,000 Pakistanis from Saudi jails.

Eyeing investment deals, Pakistan prepares for Saudi crown prince's visit
Diplomacy

2019-02-13

Eyeing investment deals, Pakistan prepares for Saudi crown prince's visit

The two-day state visit is set to start February 16.

US envoy Khalilzad bolsters Afghan peace process with Islamabad visit
Diplomacy

2019-01-22

US envoy Khalilzad bolsters Afghan peace process with Islamabad visit

Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad's recent visit to Pakistan was meant to push the Pakistani authorities to convince the Taliban to engage in direct talks the Afghan government.

Afghan peace delegation concludes 4-day visit to Pakistan
Diplomacy

2019-01-11

Afghan peace delegation concludes 4-day visit to Pakistan

The delegation expressed Afghanistan's desire to work closely with Pakistan on finding a political solution to peace with the Taliban.

Pakistan grows increasingly wary of Iranian subterfuge on its soil
Diplomacy

2018-10-12

Pakistan grows increasingly wary of Iranian subterfuge on its soil

Iran reportedly has recruited more than 1,600 Pakistanis in the past six months to fight in its militias in Syria and is running influence campaigns in an attempt to change Pakistani public opinion.

Taliban fears exposed as Afghan, Pakistani ulema plan peace conference
Diplomacy

2018-10-02

Taliban fears exposed as Afghan, Pakistani ulema plan peace conference

The Taliban are spreading conspiracy theories in an attempt to undermine a meeting of religious scholars aimed at finding a solution to the war in Afghanistan.

Pakistan eyes friendly ties with India as signs point to new possibilities
Diplomacy

2018-09-21

Pakistan eyes friendly ties with India as signs point to new possibilities

Despite the hurdles, recent goodwill gestures shown by Prime Minister Imran Khan to establish peaceful ties with India are a positive step.

Pompeo's visit to Pakistan brings hope of renewed ties
Diplomacy

2018-09-06

Pompeo's visit to Pakistan brings hope of renewed ties

Analysts say the US Secretary of State's recent visit to Pakistan carries the potential to 'reset' the recently strained relationship between the two countries.

Pompeo in Pakistan to 'reset' relationship with new government
Diplomacy

2018-09-05

Pompeo in Pakistan to 'reset' relationship with new government

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he was 'pleased' with his meetings with Pakistani officials and hopeful that Pakistan will support the US efforts to end the Afghan conflict.

Observers applaud Imran Khan's diplomatic stance toward US
Diplomacy

2018-08-10

Observers applaud Imran Khan's diplomatic stance toward US

The cross-border movement of militants to and from Afghanistan has strained Pakistani-US relations in recent years.