'Pakistan sees terror groups as prized instruments for launching ''irregular wars'' against neighbours'
The "deep state" of Pakistan sees various terroroups and their insuist grrgent affiliates, such as the Afghan Taliban, as prized instrument, says an expert on South Asian affairs.
Oct 15, 2016, 11:15 AM IST
US senator's tough message to Pakistan: `Target Haqqani network, not media`
Dawn columnist Cyril Almeida on Tuesday said he was put on the Pakistan's Exit Control List.
Oct 13, 2016, 10:49 AM IST
Terrorist attack like the one in Uri escalates tensions: US
US Ambassador to India, Richard Verma, who was in Washington DC has rushed back to New Delhi.
Sep 30, 2016, 06:06 AM IST
US Senators 'frustrated' with 'duplicitous' Pakistan, say Islamabad knows where Haqqanis live
The Pakistan Army is not willing to take out terrorist networks the Haqqani network in particular, who have now moved to the suburban areas, said a US lawmaker.
Sep 09, 2016, 19:49 PM IST
Pakistan-based terror groups threat to region: US
The US State Department said that the Haqqani network and other terror groups that operate inside Pakistan and along the Afghan border were a continued security threat to the entire South Asian region and beyond.
Sep 01, 2016, 10:39 AM IST
Pakistan has to do more to clear terror sanctuaries: John Kerry
US Secretary of State John Kerry said that he has discussed with Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif the issue of taking stronger action against groups such as the Haqqani network and LeT.
Aug 31, 2016, 13:13 PM IST
In Pakistan's interest to take action against terrorists: Pentagon
US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter did not give Congressional certification to Pakistan for satisfactory action against the Haqqani network this year.
Aug 23, 2016, 13:23 PM IST
Pentagon blocks USD 300 mn military aid to Pakistan
Pakistan has reimbursed USD 700 million of the USD one billion they were authorised in fiscal year 2015 under the Coalition Support Fund (CSF).
Aug 04, 2016, 10:31 AM IST
Al Qaeda, its allies in South Asia pose high threat: US
Al-Qaeda and its allies in South Asia particularly the Haqqani network and Taliban continue to pose a "high" threat to America's regional interests, a top US counter-terrorism official said.
Jul 15, 2016, 11:12 AM IST
'Pak use of terror proxies aiding global Islamic extremism' : Fmr US diplomat Zalmay Khalilzad
"Pakistan's use of extremist and terrorist proxies, including to threaten India, is a significant contributor to the global menace of Islamic extremism", a former top US diplomat said today recommending that Pakistan be listed as a state sponsor of terrorism.
Jul 12, 2016, 13:17 PM IST
Pakistan's concerns on Indian role in Afghanistan overestimated: Obama Administration official
Pakistan's concerns on India's role in Afghanistan are "overestimated", a top Obama Administration official said on Wednesday and warned that the country will not have a "bright future" unless it takes action against terror groups like Afghan Taliban and the Haqqani network.
Jun 21, 2016, 21:02 PM IST
Haqqanis, Taliban, LeT dominate terror space in Af-Pak area: CIA
Ayman al-Zawahiri, the head of al-Qaeda, still is out there and continues to put out audio statements and other things exhorting his followers.
Jun 17, 2016, 13:31 PM IST
White House opposes Senate's move to condition USD 300 mn aid to Pak
The Obama administration has opposed the move of the US Senate to impose conditions on the USD 300 million aid to Pakistan, saying restrictions would "unnecessarily complicate" progress in bilateral ties and would be against America's national interest.
Jun 08, 2016, 14:27 PM IST
Pakistan not taking action against LeT, Haqqani network: United States
It said some UN-designated terrorist groups, such as Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) affiliates Jamaat-ud-Dawa and Falah-e-Insaniyat Foundation, were able to raise funds and hold rallies in Pakistan.
Jun 03, 2016, 02:52 AM IST
Senate panel conditions $300 mn aid to Pakistan for action on Haqqani
A Senate panel has approved a legislation which blocks USD 300 million US military aid to Pakistan unless the Defence Secretary certifies to the Congress that Islamabad is taking "demonstrable" steps against the Haqqani terror network.
May 24, 2016, 13:14 PM IST
US House passes anti-Pakistan measure, ignoring White House objection
Ignoring objections of the White House, the Republican majority House of Representatives has approved the National Defense Authorisation Act which blocks USD 450 million aid to Pakistan for failing to take action against the dreaded Haqqani network.
May 20, 2016, 13:18 PM IST
Pakistan's Defence Minister accuses India of supporting terrorists
The US Congress has initiated a move to block USD 450 million in aid to Pakistan for failing to "demonstrate its commitment" and taking action against the Haqqani terror network.
May 15, 2016, 20:29 PM IST
Pakistan rejects US conditionalities to sale of F-16s
Pakistan needs modern F-16 fighter jets for the war against terrorism but rejects the conditions the US has attached with the sale, Foreign Secretary Aizaz Chaudhry said on Saturday.
May 07, 2016, 15:24 PM IST
Major blow to Nawaz govt as US asks Pakistan to make ‘full payment’ for F-16 fighter jets
On February 11, the State Department had informed the Congress about its determination for selling eight the fighter jets to Pakistan.
May 03, 2016, 05:01 AM IST
ISI funded Haqqani Network to attack CIA camp in Afghanistan
Pakistan's notorious spy agency ISI paid a whopping USD 200,000 to the dreaded Haqqani Network for a suicide attack on a CIA camp in Afghanistan in 2009 that killed seven American agents and contractors and three others, according to a just declassified State Department cable.
Apr 15, 2016, 00:45 AM IST
