US envoy denies meeting Hafiz Saeed
May 10th, 2012 - 5:56 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, May 10 (IANS) US Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter has denied meeting Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed.The US embassy Wednesday categorically rejected an article in a national daily ... Read more...
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Pakistani airspace never closed for NATO: Gilani
February 27th, 2012 - 10:09 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Feb 27 (IANS) Pakistan never closed its airspace for NATO supplies in Afghanistan and had only suspended the land route, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said."The Defence ... Read more...
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US wants ties with Pakistan: Envoy
February 26th, 2012 - 11:07 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Feb 26 (IANS) A US diplomat reiterated Sunday that Washington wants bilateral ties with Islamabad.Charge d'Affaires Richard Hoagland told Geo News in an interview the US was ... Read more...
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NATO supplies continue via Pakistan air space: US
February 9th, 2012 - 11:37 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Feb 9 (IANS) US Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter Thursday that the supplies to NATO-led forces in Afghanistan are being airlifted through Pakistani air space, Xinhua reported.Pakistan closed NATO ... Read more...
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NATO attack on check-posts not deliberate: US envoy
January 31st, 2012 - 10:15 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 31 (IANS) The NATO air strike on two Pakistan Army check-posts that killed 24 soldiers was not deliberate and it will be ensured that such incidents do not ... Read more...
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US, Pakistan discuss ties
January 25th, 2012 - 4:06 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 25 (IANS) US Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter and Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar Tuesday discussed ways to normalize bilateral ties.Relations between the two countries hit bottom, ... Read more...
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Pakistan shoots down NATO airstrike probe report (Lead)
December 23rd, 2011 - 12:59 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Dec 23 (IANS) Pakistan has rejected the report of an investigation into last month's NATO airstrike that left two dozen Pakistani soldiers dead, saying it is "short on facts".Inter-Services ... Read more...
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Let’s go beyond the anger: US envoy to Pakistan
December 13th, 2011 - 12:41 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Dec 13 (IANS) The NATO airstrikes that left two dozen Pakistani soldiers dead was a terrible tragedy, US Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter has said while stressing that both ... Read more...
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NATO attack inquiry to end early: US tells Pakistan
December 10th, 2011 - 10:28 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Dec 10 (IANS) The US has reassured Pakistan of an "early conclusion" of the investigation into the NATO air strike on two Pakistan Army border posts which killed 24 ... Read more...
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No repetition of attack on Pakistani soldiers: US
December 6th, 2011 - 12:22 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Dec 6 (IANS) The US would ensure there is no repetition of incidents like the Nov 26 attack that left 24 Pakistani soldiers dead, US Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron ... Read more...
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Zardari, US envoy discuss ties
November 30th, 2011 - 1:15 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Nov 30 (IANS) US Ambassador Cameron Munter met President Asif Ali Zardari and discussed Pakistan-US bilateral relations that have been considerably strained following Saturday's NATO airstrike that killed 24 ... Read more...
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US to enhance trade with Pakistan: envoy
November 23rd, 2011 - 12:33 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Nov 23 (IANS) The US is firmly committed to building strong commercial relations with Pakistan, says US Ambassador Cameron Munter."Pakistan has huge long-term potential for commercial growth in its ... Read more...
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US envoy greets Pakistan on Independence Day
August 14th, 2011 - 1:06 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Aug 13 (IANS) US Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter Saturday greeted the country on its Independence Day Sunday.The US envoy, on behalf of President Barack Obama, sent best ... Read more...
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Pakistan wants enduring partnership with US: Gilani
August 13th, 2011 - 8:50 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Aug 13 (IANS) Pakistan wants to have an enduring partnership with the US, and the relationship should go beyond cooperation on terrorism, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani told ... Read more...
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Pakistan, US sort out diplomats’ travel restriction row
August 3rd, 2011 - 1:36 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Aug 3 (IANS) A row with US following the imposition of travel restrictions on American diplomats in Pakistan has been resolved, it was reported here.Pakistan had imposed travel restrictions ... Read more...
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Pakistan seeks joint strategy with US in Afghanistan
June 13th, 2011 - 8:56 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, June 13 (IANS) Pakistan Monday told an American delegation the importance of having a joint strategy to bring peace and stability to Afghanistan.The point was made by Prime ... Read more...
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End anti-Americanism, Clinton tells Pakistan (Second Lead)
May 27th, 2011 - 6:41 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, May 27 (IANS) Pakistan should leave its "anti-Americanism and conspiracy theories" as that will help it overcome problems, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton bluntly said Friday after ... Read more...
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Clinton in Pakistan, meets Zardari (Lead)
May 27th, 2011 - 3:12 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, May 27 (IANS) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Friday discussed here security related issues and US-Pakistan ties with President Asif Ali Zardari, a media report said.The Clinton-Zardari ... Read more...
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Disclose Pakistan army budget to parliament: Sharif
May 14th, 2011 - 3:57 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, May 14 (IANS) Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, who heads the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Saturday demanded that the budget of the country's army and intelligence agencies should ... Read more...
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Munter participates in Pashtun tribal jirga in Quetta
April 30th, 2011 - 1:28 pm ICT by ANI
Quetta, April 30(ANI): US Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter has participated in a Pashtun tribal jirga in Quetta during his first trip to Balochistan.The jirga was convened by Nawab Ayaz Jogezai, a ... Read more...
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US respects Pakistan’s sovereignty: Munter
April 25th, 2011 - 12:05 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Apr 25(ANI): The United States Ambassador to Pakistan, Cameron Munter, has said that the Obama administration has great respect for Pakistan and wants to see it as a sovereign and stable ... Read more...
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Pakistan lodges protest with US over drone strike
April 14th, 2011 - 1:36 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, April 14 (IANS) Pakistan has lodged a protest with the US over a drone attack and called it a "core irritant" in counter-terror ties, a media report said Thursday.The ... Read more...
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Pakistan urging ‘friends’ to pressurise US to end drone attacks: Gilani
April 14th, 2011 - 1:07 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, April 14(ANI): Pakistan is urging friendly countries to exert diplomatic pressure on the Unites States to stop its deadly drone attacks in tribal areas.Speaking on the floor of the National Assembly, ... Read more...
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Pakistan lodges strong protest with US over Angoor Adda drone attack
April 14th, 2011 - 11:19 am ICT by ANI
Islamabad, April 14(ANI): Pakistan has lodged a protest with the United States over the Angoor Adda drone attack on Wednesday, and described the continued drone strikes as a 'core irritant' in counter-terrorism ... Read more...
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US Special Forces in Pakistan at Pak Govt’s invitation: State Department
April 13th, 2011 - 11:22 am ICT by ANI
Washington, April 13(ANI): The United States has said that its military trainers in Pakistan are at the invitation of the Pakistan Government to support security systems programs in the country, and that ... Read more...
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US-Pakistan ties not in intensive care: Munter
April 12th, 2011 - 1:15 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, April 12(ANI): Ties between Pakistan and the United States are "not in the intensive care unit," rather they are very healthy, claimed US Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter."The Pak-US relations are ... Read more...
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US pursuing carrot and stick focus on N. Waziristan operations
March 28th, 2011 - 2:16 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Mar. 28 (ANI): The United States is considering various options, including typical hardcore solutions based on its carrot and stick policy in repairing strained relations with Pakistan by demanding military operation ... Read more...
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Obama extends “warmest greetings” to Pakistan on National Day
March 23rd, 2011 - 4:41 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Mar 23(ANI): US President Barack Obama has extended his "warmest greetings" on the Pakistan Day to President Asif Ali Zardari and the countrymen."On the anniversary of your republic day this ... Read more...
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US, Pak had agreed to date of Davis’ release: Report
March 21st, 2011 - 12:01 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Mar 21(ANI): The United States had informed the proposed dates for the Trilateral Dialogue to Pakistan one week before the release of double murder-accused CIA contractor Raymond Davis, which indicates that ... Read more...
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Pak Punjab Assembly passes resolution against drone attacks
March 18th, 2011 - 5:59 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Mar 18 (ANI): The Assembly in Pakistan's Punjab Province has unanimously passed a resolution condemning US drone attacks in the country's northwestern tribal areas.The resolution, which was tabled by Pakistan ... Read more...
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Pak demands US’ apology and explanation over drone attacks in Waziristan
March 18th, 2011 - 2:03 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Mar 18 (ANI): Pakistan has asked the United States to apologise and give an explanation over carrying out drone attacks in one of the country's tribal regions that killed around ... Read more...
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Pak Govt retreats into shell fearing backlash over Davis’ release
March 17th, 2011 - 3:14 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Mar 17(ANI): The Pakistan Government has retreated into a shell following the release of double murder-accused CIA contractor Raymond Davis, as the revelation sparked countrywide angry protests and emotional outbursts on ... Read more...
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Lahore HC quashes petition to make Ambassador Munter party to Raymond Davis case
March 8th, 2011 - 11:52 am ICT by ANI
Lahore, Mar 8(ANI): The Lahore High Court has quashed a petition seeking to make US Ambassador to Pakistan, Cameron Munter, party to a pending petition on the immunity status of double murder-accused ... Read more...
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“US encouraged Pak to do everything possible to provide for Bhatti’s security”
March 5th, 2011 - 2:37 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 5(ANI): The United States was aware that Pakistan's Minority Affairs Minister Shahbaz Bhatti had received multiple death threats, and it had "encouraged" the Pakistan Government "to do everything possible to ... Read more...
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Petition filed in Pak court to make America ‘party’ in Davis immunity case
March 1st, 2011 - 4:11 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Mar 1(ANI): A petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court to make the United States of America a party in the ongoing Raymond Davis immunity case.Petitioner Advocate Azhar ... Read more...
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