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Pakistan

US urges Taliban to ensure terrorist attacks not launched from Afghan soil

State Department spokesperson says US, Pakistan have shared interests in regional security

Updated 17 Jul, 2024 07:06pm

Pakistan

Ban on political party will be concern for us, says US after Pakistan decides to ban PTI

Says US administration will monitor any further decisions by courts

Published 15 Jul, 2024 11:43pm

Pakistan

US State Dept says it opposes violent protests like May 9

Adds that the US has regularly engaged with Pakistan to boost regional security

Published 09 Jul, 2024 09:23am

Pakistan

Imran Khan’s imprisonment Pak’s ‘internal matter’: US official

Adds that US has urged Pakistan to respect the rights of its people

Published 02 Jul, 2024 09:11am

World

India rejects ‘deeply biased’ US religious freedom report

Criticism is usually restrained by Washington due to close economic ties

Published 29 Jun, 2024 09:30am

Pakistan

State Dept spokesperson sidesteps question about military supplies to Pakistan

Adds that India and Pakistan must engage directly on peace

Published 21 Jun, 2024 09:11am

Pakistan

US State Dept refuses to criticise illegal nikkah case

Matthew Miller adds that matter is for courts to decide

Published 04 Jun, 2024 09:24am

Life & Style

Pro-Palestinian protesters confront US State Dept spokesperson

Incident occurred in front of Matthew Miller's residence in Washington

Published 02 Jun, 2024 09:40pm

Pakistan

US opposes blasphemy laws everywhere in world, including in Pakistan

State Department says US continues to deepen cooperation with Pakistan in areas of the economy, security

Updated 31 May, 2024 11:08am

World

Iran responsible for flying 45-year-old helicopter, says US after Raisi’s death

State Dept cites it was ‘unable’ to provide Iran assistance after helicopter crash

Updated 21 May, 2024 10:08am

Pakistan

State Department plays down reports of U.S. intervention for Imran Khan’s release

Miller also urges Islamabad not to deport Afghan nationals

Published 09 May, 2024 08:01am

Pakistan

United States seeks safety of every prisoner including Imran Khan

Miller confirms Blome discussed human rights with PTI, also comments on MBS's visit to Pakistan

Published 08 May, 2024 10:05am

Pakistan

US supports Pakistan’s efforts to reach agreement with IMF

Administration encourages govt to expand economic reforms, says State Department spokesperson

Published 03 May, 2024 10:45am

Pakistan

No tension between Pakistan and US, State Dept says

Says Pakistan is an important partner in the region

Published 26 Apr, 2024 08:56am

Pakistan

Pakistan rejects US State Dept’s country report on human rights practices

FO spokesperson says such reports lacked objectivity

Updated 25 Apr, 2024 09:29pm

Sports

Pakistan failing to punish officials for human rights abuses, US govt report says

Report adds that human rights situation has not improved in the previous year

Published 23 Apr, 2024 02:11pm

Pakistan

US sanctions four entities for aiding Pakistan’s ballistic missile program

Three Chinese and one Belarusian company accused of supplying missile applicable parts to Pakistan

Updated 20 Apr, 2024 04:32pm

Pakistan

US spokesperson deflects question about Iran and Saudi FM visits to Pakistan

Vedant Patel used the question to focus on Iran's attacks against Israel instead

Published 19 Apr, 2024 10:50am

Pakistan

State Dept sidesteps question on Imran’s meeting with US officials

Matthew Miller says matter is for embassy in Pakistan to decide

Published 12 Apr, 2024 08:36am

Pakistan

US calls Donald Lu’s Congress testimony a ‘routine’ matter

Lu has been asked to testify before Congress on March 20

Published 15 Mar, 2024 09:14am

Pakistan

US official calls Maryam’s election ‘milestone for democracy’

Says he looks forward to cooperation on integrating women into Pakistan's politics

Updated 05 Mar, 2024 10:26am

Pakistan

US wants to see Pakistan’s govt move forward as per will of people

State Dept spokesperson says administration wants to see investigations into claims of rigging proceed

Updated 27 Feb, 2024 09:39am

Pakistan

US urges Pakistan to lift restrictions on X

‘We continue to call on Pakistan to respect freedom of expression,’ US State Dept spokesperson

Updated 22 Feb, 2024 09:05am

Pakistan

Concerns over Pakistan elections echo in State Dept press briefing hall

Matthew Miller reiterates call for investigation into claims of electoral fraud

Published 13 Feb, 2024 12:09pm

Pakistan

US urges Pakistan to respect will of election

Matthew Miller says US will work with government chosen by people of Pakistan to represent them

Updated 13 Feb, 2024 09:54am

World

US lawmakers call for investigation of alleged election fraud in Pakistan

State Department urged to refrain from recognising results until credible probe

Updated 10 Feb, 2024 09:54pm

Pakistan

US calls for probe into claims of interference or fraud in elections

Looks forward to timely and complete results that ‘reflect the will of the Pakistani people’

Updated 10 Feb, 2024 12:09pm

Pakistan

US expresses concerns over violence, internet restrictions during election

‘I would reiterate that Pakistan’s future leadership is for the Pakistanis to decide,’ says Vedant Patel

Published 09 Feb, 2024 12:39pm

Pakistan

US concerned over restrictions on freedom of expression ahead of Pakistan elections

State Department Principal Deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel says US monitoring electoral process

Updated 06 Feb, 2024 11:00am

Pakistan

Pakistanis have right to choose leader without fear, says US

Condemns violence which undermines electoral process

Published 01 Feb, 2024 09:11am