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October 31, 2024
No US role in Imran’s ouster: State Dept
Spokesperson says ultimately Pakistani politics is a matter for the Pakistani people to decide
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October 29, 2024
Biden admin receives letter signed by 60 Congressmen about Pakistan
“We will respond in due course to members,” department spokesperson Matthew Miller said
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October 28, 2024
Not trading with neighbours makes no sense: Aurangzeb
FinMin held press briefing at conclusion of his week-long visit, attending annual IMF-WB Fall meetings
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October 26, 2024
Aurangzeb meets US energy official
Minister briefed US official on challenges faced by Pakistan’s energy sector and reforms being introduced
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October 25, 2024
Pakistan seeks $1bn from IMF climate change fund
IMF had already agreed to $7b bailout for Pakistan and has further funding available through its RST
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October 24, 2024
Pakistan to talk to IMF, WB on climate resilience: Aurangzeb
Finance minister emphasises need for IMF to embed social protection measures in its lending frameworks
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October 24, 2024
Over 60 US House of Representatives members seek release of Imran, others
"We echo calls for Khan's immediate release and for end to widespread arbitrary detention of party members and activists," reads lawmakers' letter
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October 23, 2024
Debt reprofile talks with China encouraging: Aurangzeb
“We cannot get onto a sustainable growth path unless we fix our energy equation," FinMin said
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October 22, 2024
US updates entry list, adding 26 entities including 9 from Pakistan
US Department of State imposed sanctions on suppliers to Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme in September
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October 21, 2024
Finance minister attends IMF, WB annual meetings starting today
Finance minister will meet with private and public finance leaders during his trip
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October 19, 2024
Striving to get Imran out of jail, US-based Pakpac backs Trump in polls
Pakpa hopes Republican presidential candidate will secure release of all wrongfully imprisoned political prisoners
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October 17, 2024
Prominent Muslim Americans to side with Harris in upcoming US polls
Statement signed by various prominent Muslim American figures says America is at a historic turning point
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October 16, 2024
SCO Summit: US says respects every state’s right to association
Spokesperson added that US encourages every country to ensure that its participation in multilateral fora
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October 09, 2024
US urges protesters in Pakistan to remain peaceful
Spokesperson also condemned the deadly attack near Karachi airport last weekend
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October 04, 2024
US follows up proper usage of aid to countries: State Dept
A woman carries a bag of rice distributed by the US Agency for International Development in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. — Reuters/file WASHINGTON:...
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September 27, 2024
IMF chief meets PM, supports Pakistan’s efforts; Shehbaz hails IMF collaboration to promote economic stability: NFC formula review, support prices end among IMF conditions
Contained current account and calm foreign exchange market conditions have allowed rebuilding of reserve buffers
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September 26, 2024
Friendly countries' help set to see boost after IMF bailout nod
Approval finally came following confirmation of $12 billion in bilateral loans from Saudi Arabia, China and UAE and external financing of $2 billion
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September 21, 2024
Pak ambassador, US Congressmen discuss investment, people-to-people ties
Few members of Pakistani-American Public Affairs Committee also met with heads of Congressional Pakistan Caucus same day
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September 20, 2024
US stands with Pakistan to tackle global, regional challenges: Biden
White House did not issue any statement in this regard, embassy quoted president as saying
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September 19, 2024
US reiterates concerns about Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme
State department took such action in Oct 2023, and then April 2024 designating six PRC entities and one Belarus entity that had worked to supply...
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September 12, 2024
IMF board to review Pakistan loan programme on Sept 25
PM Shehbaz lauds friendly nations’ all-out support to help Islamabad in securing $7 billion bailout package
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September 11, 2024
Pak envoy to US awards Sitara-e-Khidmat to Congressman Green
Award honours Green's support for promotion of Pakistan's positive image in US Congress and role in combating Islamophobia
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September 04, 2024
US says it stands shoulder to shoulder with Pakistan in its fight against terror
Spokesperson strongly condemned attacks that targeted security officials and civilians, including murder of 23 innocent civilians in Musakhel
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July 28, 2024
Anti-Pakistan bill introduced in US Senate
The bill aims to provide support to India in its response to growing threats to its territorial integrity and provide necessary security assistance
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July 27, 2024
Bill seeking to strengthen India’s defence to counter China threat tabled in US Senate
The proposed bill also aims to "bar Pakistan from receiving assistance if it is found to have sponsored terrorism against India"
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July 25, 2024
US says $101m for Pakistan to be used to strengthen democracy, fight terrorism
Amount will be used to fund programs that strengthen democracy and civil society
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July 24, 2024
US concerned over arrests of political leaders in Pakistan
US supports peaceful upholding of constitutional and democratic principles including rule of law
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July 24, 2024
Upcoming budget: Donald Lu says US govt has sought $101m for Pakistan
In Afghanistan, we continue to emphasize our deep concerns about situation for women, girls and minority groups
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July 16, 2024
Outcry over govt plan to slap ban on PTI
Development comes on heels of Supreme Court verdict in reserved seats case
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July 13, 2024
IMF lists aims of new reform programme for Pakistan
Lender’s team was in Islamabad from May 13 through 23rd to kick-start process for new loan programme
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July 10, 2024
US says neither funds nor supports Taliban
US State Department’s spokesperson Matthew Miller speaks to the media in Washington, US. — AFP/FileWASHINGTON: The US Department of State on...
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July 09, 2024
US supports free expression, opposes violence: State Dept
Matthew Miller acknowledged that Pakistani people have suffered greatly at hands of terrorists
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July 02, 2024
US asks Pakistan to respect people’s rights
US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed Resolution 901 titled “Expressing support for democracy and human rights in Pakistan”
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June 28, 2024
FIA arrests 140 over ‘blasphemy’ on social media: US
An exterior shot of the FIA headquarters. — Facebook/FilWASHINGTON: The Cyber Crime Wing of Pakistan’s Federal Investigative Agency arrested 140...
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June 26, 2024
US concerned at reports of violation of basic religious freedoms in Pakistan
Violence or threat of violence against another person was never an acceptable form of expression, says Matthew Miller
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June 21, 2024
US backs talks between Pakistan, India: official
US reiterated that it backs any possible Pak-India dialogue but its details have to be determined by the two countries among themselves
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June 07, 2024
Sarim Burney case: State Dept says US laws on adoption include 'strict requirements'
"We appreciate the cooperation of the Pakistani authorities on these issues," says spokesperson
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June 07, 2024
IMF to back Pakistan’s ‘homegrown’ programme for loan
Fund’s team was in Pakistan on May 13 through 23 to discuss the next phase of engagements
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June 06, 2024
Pakistan hopes to get 8th term as UNSC non-permanent member today
UN General Assembly will appoint five UNSC non-permanent members
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May 31, 2024
US uniformly opposes blasphemy laws: official
US Department of State's principal deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel seen in this undated image.— Reuters/file WASHINGTON: The US Department of...
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May 18, 2024
Pakistani becomes member of US body on religious freedom
Dr Mahmood is a physician by profession and a philanthropist
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May 18, 2024
Team negotiating new programme in Pakistan: IMF
On the 29th of last month, the IMF Executive Board completed the second review of the Stand-by Agreement
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May 09, 2024
US condoles with terror victims
“Pakistan has suffered a great deal at the hands of terrorists,” the department spokesperson Matthew Miller acknowledged
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April 28, 2024
US under secretary Bass coming for talks in Islamabad
This would be the first visit by any U.S. high official from the State department since the new government took charge after the general election
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April 26, 2024
‘Absolutely not’, says State Dept official when asked if there is rift in US-Pakistan ties
Department of State Thursday said there was absolutely no rift in ties with Islamabad post-US sanctions on the suppliers to Pakistan’s Ballistic...
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April 24, 2024
No change seen in Pakistan’s human rights situation, says US report
Pakistani soldiers and policemen stand guard outside the Haripur central jail. — AFP/FileWASHINGTON: The Pakistani government “rarely took...
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April 24, 2024
US warns of ‘potential risk of sanctions’ amid Pak-Iran business deals
US has cautioned once again that business deals with Iran could result “in the potential risk of sanctions
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April 22, 2024
PIA privatization process to be completed by June: Aurangzeb
Aurangzeb also insisted on implementing ‘track-and-trace functionality’ and ‘end-to-end digitization’ of the tax authority
