Diplomacy

Afghan Taliban, Kabul Join Moscow Peace Summit Amid Skepticism

The November 9 event, dubbed the Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan, met with strong skepticism from former officials and politicians in Afghanistan.

U.S. Envoy Briefs Afghan Leaders On Peace Effort After Reportedly Meeting Taliban

The U.S. envoy on an Afghanistan peace initiative has met with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah in Kabul, a day after he held talks in Qatar with Taliban leaders.

U.S. Envoy For Afghanistan Visits Pakistan In Bid To Further Peace Process

Washington's new envoy tasked with pursuing a peaceful settlement of Afghanistan's 17-year war is visiting Pakistan to seek help from Islamabad's new government in bringing the Taliban to the negotiating table, the U.S. Embassy said.

Pakistan U.S. Relations Seen As On Hold

Marvin Weinbaum, a specialist at Washington’s Middle East Institute think tank, weighs in on the current state of relations between Pakistan and the United States. The erstwhile allies are now trying to convince each other of their interests, which often clash over Afghanistan.

Pakistan Urges U.S. To Renew Military Aid, Cooperation On Afghanistan

Pakistan's foreign minister called on the the United States to restore good relations and military aid and stop blaming Islamabad for militant attacks on Afghanistan, even as he pledged to support negotiations with the Taliban to end the Afghan war.

Fearing Debt Trap, Pakistan Rethinks Chinese 'Silk Road' Projects

The rail megaproject linking the coastal metropolis of Karachi to the northwestern city of Peshawar is China's biggest Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) project in Pakistan, but Islamabad has balked at the cost and financing terms.

Pakistan's Khan Denounces India’s 'Arrogant' Decision To Cancel Talks

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has denounced India's decision to cancel rare talks with Islamabad just one day after New Delhi said they would take place on the sidelines of the upcoming UN General Assembly.

Pakistan PM To Offer Citizenship To Afghans Born In Pakistan

China Rejects Criticism It's Pushing Pakistan Into 'Debt Trap'

China is defending its billions of dollars of investment in Pakistan, dismissing allegations the economic development program is pushing the cash-strapped South Asia ally into a “Chinese debt trap.”

Pompeo, Mattis Hold Security Talks With Indian Counterparts

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis have held talks with their counterparts in India, one day after Pompeo visited regional rival Pakistan.

U.S., Pakistan Optimistic About Improving Relations After Talks

U.S. and Pakistani officials expressed optimism about the possibility of improved relations after a meeting between top U.S. officials and Pakistan's new prime minister.