US approves $2bn arms sales to Taiwan including missiles WASHINGTON: The US State Department on Friday approved a $2 billion arms sale package for Taiwan including advanced... Published 26 Oct, 2024 10:30am
World Latest US-organized flights carry 145 out of Lebanon WASHINGTON: The US State Department said 145 passengers traveled Saturday on two flights that it had organized out... Published 06 Oct, 2024 01:50pm
World Israel launches ground operations in Lebanon with ‘limited’ raids on Hezbollah BEIRUT: Israel said its troops had launched raids inside Lebanon on Tuesday, starting its widely expected ground... Updated 01 Oct, 2024 06:36pm
World Israel ‘currently conducting’ limited operations inside Lebanon: US WASHINGTON: Israel is “currently conducting” limited ground operations targeting Hezbollah inside neighboring... Updated 01 Oct, 2024 01:39am
World Antony Blinken tells Israel escalation will make civilian return more difficult WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Israel on Thursday that further escalation to the conflict... Published 27 Sep, 2024 02:05pm
Editorials Our frail economy undermines our sovereignty EDITORIAL: The two-day visit to Pakistan of a Russian delegation headed by Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk has... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Pakistan Pakistan long-term partner, but policy is to deny support to its long-range ballistic missile programme: US Will continue to use sanctions and other tools to ensure our national security cannot be impacted, says State Dept Updated 18 Sep, 2024 10:30pm
World In Egypt, Blinken to discuss bilateral ties, Gaza ceasefire CAIRO: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken hopes to advance efforts to achieve a ceasefire deal in Gaza as well as... Published 18 Sep, 2024 10:06am
Print Pak missile programme: US imposes sanctions on suppliers ISLAMABAD: The United States has imposed sanctions on five more entities and one individual allegedly for their... Updated 13 Sep, 2024 09:14am
World US to discuss economic support for Bangladesh interim government US officials will hold talks with Bangladesh’s interim government to see how the United States can support the... Published 10 Sep, 2024 09:27pm
Markets Iran-Pak pipeline: US warns of potential ramifications but wants to help Pakistan address energy shortage State Department spokesperson says the US continues to stand shoulder to shoulder with Pakistan in its fight against terrorism Updated 04 Sep, 2024 09:00pm
Pakistan Indictment of Asif Merchant: Miller advises media to consult Dept of Justice for details WASHINGTON: US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller has advised media to consult the Department of Justice... Updated 09 Aug, 2024 07:42am
World US issues ‘don’t travel’ alert for protest-hit Bangladesh WASHINGTON: The US State Department warned Americans on Saturday not to travel to Bangladesh and said it would began... Published 21 Jul, 2024 12:53pm
World US aid vetting failures may have benefited militants in Afghanistan, watchdog finds WASHINGTON: Two State Department bureaus could not prove compliance with internal policies for vetting aid groups in... Published 19 Jul, 2024 10:49am
World Bangladesh PM vows punishment as students mourn dead classmates DHAKA: Bangladeshi Prime Minister vowed Wednesday to punish those responsible for killing six people in ongoing... Published 18 Jul, 2024 09:07am
World Kremlin warns Russia could target Europe if US deploys missiles MOSCOW: The Kremlin on Saturday warned that the deployment of US missiles in Germany could make European capitals... Published 14 Jul, 2024 12:29pm
World Venezuela’s Maduro says talks to resume with US CARACAS: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Monday that talks would soon resume with the United States, which... Published 02 Jul, 2024 12:35pm
Pakistan Imran Khan’s detention internal matter for Pakistan: US State Dept Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel says Pakistan's elections continue to be in Washington's focus Updated 02 Jul, 2024 05:17pm
Pakistan US again urges Pakistan to ‘fulfil’ constitutional, global obligations WASHINGTON: The United States has once again stressed Pakistan to fulfil its “constitutional and International... Published 28 Jun, 2024 05:41am
Pakistan US vows support to Operation Azm-e-Istehkam WASHINGTON: The United States State Department announced its support for Pakistan’s new counterterrorism ... Published 27 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Pakistan Operation Azm-e-Istehkam: US says it supports Pakistan’s efforts to combat terrorism United States Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller says Pakistani people have suffered tremendously from terrorist attacks Updated 26 Jun, 2024 10:43pm
Pakistan US supports direct discussions between Pakistan, India: State Dept Spokesperson Matthew Miller says the US values its important relationships with both India and Pakistan Updated 21 Jun, 2024 09:46pm
World Vladimir Putin in Hanoi after inking North Korea defence pact HANOI: Russian President Vladimir Putin begins a state visit to Vietnam on Thursday, a day after signing a mutual... Published 20 Jun, 2024 10:39am
World Poland, US launch group against Russian disinformation on Ukraine WARSAW: The United States and Poland on Monday launched a multinational group based in Warsaw to counter Russian... Published 11 Jun, 2024 12:01am
Print High-level US delegation discusses various issues ISLAMABAD: A US State Department delegation led by Acting Under Secretary for Political Affairs John Bass visited... Updated 01 May, 2024 09:14am
World Senior US, French officials in Middle East seeking to ease Gaza war RIYADH: French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne said on Monday talks on a ceasefire in Gaza were progressing as he... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 02:59pm
World Gaza set to dominate Saudi-hosted global economy summit RIYADH: The war in Gaza and broader Middle East tensions are expected to get top billing at a Saudi-hosted special... Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:03pm
Print US State Dept presents grim picture of rights abuses ISLAMABAD: A 2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices by the US State Department presented a grim picture of... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:24am
Print Aurangzeb-led team to meet US official Donald Lu? ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, who is currently in Washington attending World Bank-IMF Spring... Updated 18 Apr, 2024 09:26am
World Famine ‘quite possibly’ in some areas of northern Gaza, US official says WASHINGTON: Famine is quite possibly present in parts of the northern Gaza Strip, a senior US State Department... Published 30 Mar, 2024 06:46am
Satellite photos show Israel hit Iran former nuclear weapons test building, missile facilities, researchers say