US-Pakistan relations

Pakistan's New Arabian Sea Strategy: A Port Offer That Could Change Everything

In what could mark a significant geopolitical shift in the region, advisers to Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir have reportedly presented a proposal to US officials for the construction and operation of a new port at Pasni on the Arabian Sea. The plan, if realized, would offer Washington a strategic foothold in a critical maritime corridor, just miles from Iran and China’s Gwadar port.

Oct 04, 2025, 22:25 PM IST

Without America, Pakistan Couldn’t Have Faced India, Says Ex-Envoy

Former Pakistan Ambassador to the U.S. Haqqani says American aid let Pakistan rival India for 75 years, despite flawed assumptions on both sides.

May 11, 2025, 12:54 PM IST

Want good relations with Pakistan but they house the enemy: Donald Trump

Donald Trump maintains that Pakistan has not been fair to the US but said he will have a meeting with the country's leadership "very soon."

Jan 03, 2019, 06:25 AM IST

Appeasement doesn't work: Pak minister reacts to Donald Trump's tirade

Donald Trump had said that 'Pakistan doesn't do a damn thing for us.'

Nov 19, 2018, 13:14 PM IST

US cannot tolerate Pakistan becoming haven for terrorists: Nikki Haley

Haley, the US ambassador at the UN, said that India and her country share common democratic values and that the focus on defeating terrorism is equally desired by both.

Jun 28, 2018, 15:38 PM IST

Pakistan remains on notice: US official sends another warning to Islamabad

 The Americans want Pakistan to take strong measures against terror outfits, like the Haqqani network, within its territory. Pakistan has said it continues to do so even as it takes a toll on the country and its people.

Jun 22, 2018, 08:44 AM IST

Pakistan imposes travel restrictions on US diplomats

Certain movements of US diplomats in Pakistan had already been curtailed owing to security reasons.

May 11, 2018, 16:37 PM IST

Pakistan could lose territories to terrorists: US Secretary of State

Rex Tillerson has said he has urged Pakistan's leadership to consider the possibility of terrorists shifting focus from Kabul to Islamabad in the future.

Dec 15, 2017, 14:24 PM IST

'Pakistan more dangerous than North Korea: Former US Senator

Former Senator Larry Pressler has said he cannot believe Pakistan did not know about Osama bin Laden hiding there and multiple power centers within the country is a massive problem for the United States.

Oct 27, 2017, 18:38 PM IST

US State Department spokesperson's remarks are insensitive, says Pakistan

The US State Department deputy spokesperson said that Pakistan was doing so "selectively, we need to see them go after all groups, even those groups that might not threaten Pakistan itself but threaten its neighbours."

Aug 08, 2016, 03:25 AM IST