State Department

‘Political situation in Pakistan not to affect Pak-US ties’

The United States values the long-standing cooperation with Pakistan, and the political situation or rapid… Read More

US, Taliban had ‘productive’ talks on humanitarian aid – State Department

WASHINGTON:  The US and the Taliban had "productive discussions" on the issue of humanitarian assistance… Read More

US welcomes finalization of Kartarpur Corridor agreement

Prime Minister Imran Khan will inaugurate Kartarpur Corridor on Nov 9. Read More

Alice Wells due in Islamabad for geopolitical, economic talks

The head of South Asia affairs at the Department of States, Alice Wells, is due… Read More

Top US envoy in fight against IS group resigns: official

WASHINGTON: Brett McGurk, the special US envoy to the coalition fighting the Islamic State (IS) group,… Read More

US designates JuD-backed MML as terrorist outfit

WASHINGTON: The US Department of State has amended the designation of outlawed Lashkar e-Taiba (LeT)… Read More

US offers rewards for info on TTP chief, two other militant leaders

WASHINGTON: The US State Department said on Thursday that it is offering a $5 million… Read More

US envoy erred in comments about Muslims in Netherlands: State Department

WASHINGTON: The new U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands made mistakes and feels great remorse for… Read More

Pakistan rejects designation in watch list for religious freedom violations

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Friday rejected the designation of Pakistan in the 'Special Watch… Read More

US condemns terrorist attack on Peshawar Agricultural Training Institute

WASHINGTON: The United States has strongly condemned a terrorist attack on the  hostel of Peshawar… Read More

US ends post of special envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan

WASHINGTON: The United States has reportedly eliminated the position of Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan.… Read More

Tillerson declines to host Ramadan event at State Department

WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has declined a request to host an event to… Read More

Dissident US diplomats defy Trump on travel ban

WASHINGTON: A group of US diplomats declared their opposition to President Donald Trump's travel ban… Read More

Relationship with Pakistan “not smooth” but “important”: US

WASHINGTON: Josh Earnest, White House Press Secretary on Thursday spoke about ‘not-so-friendly’ relationship with Pakistan,… Read More

US has not changed its foreign policy regarding Pakistan

WASHINGTON: United States has stated that it has not changed its foreign policy regarding Pakistan,… Read More

US buys ads on Facebook to fight religious extremists

WASHINGTON: Social media has long been a key battlefield in the war on Islamic extremism.… Read More

US expresses concern over attack on ARY News office

WASHINGTON: United States has expressed its concern over the attack on ARY News office in… Read More

U.S. to send delegation to Turkey for Gulen probe: official

WASHINGTON: U.S. Justice and State Department officials will fly to Ankara to discuss government accusations… Read More

Pakistan must do utmost to prevent regional terrorism, says US

WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES: A recent but surely not anew comment from the United States insists… Read More

US issues fresh travel warning for North Korea

WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES: The US State Department updated its already strong travel warning for North… Read More