Diplomacy

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.

Pompeo Meets New Pakistan PM As U.S. Seeks To 'Reset' Strained Relations

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he hopes to "reset" tense relations with Pakistan when he meets with its new Prime Minister Imran Khan this week on his first visit to the country.

Pakistan Likely To Continue Defying U.S. Pressure On Taliban Support

A tough U.S. approach involving ceasing aid to Pakistan and publicly questioning its counterterror efforts is making little headway in changing Islamabad’s approach to its quarter-century of support for Afghan insurgents.

Pakistan To Discuss U.S. Military Payment Cut During Pompeo Visit

Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi says he intends to speak with U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo about Washington's decision to cut $300 million in U.S. payments to Pakistan's military.

Ahead Of Pompeo Visit Pentagon Cancels $300 Million Military Aid To Pakistan

The U.S. military says it has decided to cancel $300 million in aid to Pakistan that had been suspended due to Islamabad’s perceived lack of action against militants, raising tensions ahead of a visit by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the top U.S. general.

Pakistan Disputes U.S. Account Of Pompeo’s Call With New Prime Minister

Pakistan has called on Washington to correct what the Foreign Ministry in Islamabad describes as a "factually incorrect" account of an August 23 phone call between Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan and U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo.