Pakistan to cut off support to terror groups like JeM and LeT
In what is being read as a development of significance, the Government of Pakistan has agreed to cut off support to leading terror groups like the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), while the United States has welcomed the several steps taken by Islamabad to counter-terrorism, including the detention of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) leader Maulana Masood Azhar.
Mar 03, 2016, 08:42 AM IST
No change in Pak policy on nuclear weapons stockpile: Sartaz Aziz
Pakistan today ruled out any change in its "dynamic" policy of increasing its nuclear weapons, as it dismissed the US' request in this regard citing India's rapid military modernisation.
Mar 02, 2016, 14:46 PM IST
US commends Pakistan for not differentiating between terrorist groups
The US commended Pakistan`s commitment not to differentiate between terrorist groups including those targeting India, as Pakistan assured it had reached out to India as part of its policy of peaceful neighbourhood.
Mar 01, 2016, 11:55 AM IST
US concerned about ISI's links with terror groups: John Kerry
The US is deeply concerned about Pakistan's spy agency ISI's links with terrorist groups like dreaded Haqqani Network, Secretary of State John Kerry has said.
Feb 26, 2016, 14:32 PM IST
Ignoring India's protest, US government justifies decision on F-16 jets to Pakistan
The US State Department has approved the sale, the Pentagon`s Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said Friday as it notified US Congress of the possible sale.
Feb 13, 2016, 23:17 PM IST
Terrorist safe havens in Pakistan pose serious problem: US general
Describing terrorist safe havens in Pakistan, which is home to the Taliban and the Haqqani network, as a major challenge, a top US general nominated to be the commander of NATO forces in Afghanistan on Thursday said it is difficult to destroy enemy having sanctuaries like this.
Jan 29, 2016, 00:33 AM IST
India within range of Pakistan's nuclear weapons: Hafiz Saeed
Pakistan government is taking action against JeM to "please" Modi government in India, Hafiz Saeed said.
Jan 16, 2016, 16:13 PM IST
Pakistan carries out deadly air strikes against militants
The strikes targeted Maizer and Sher Ali villages in the Shawal valley of troubled North Waziristan tribal district, where the military has been carrying out a major offensive against extremist groups since mid-2014.
Jan 08, 2016, 21:49 PM IST
Russian Taliban fighter sentenced to life in US
Hamidullin was captured and detained by the US military in Afghanistan and brought to the US for trial
Dec 04, 2015, 06:34 AM IST
'Taliban receiving financing, logistic infrastructure from Pakistan'
At the same hearing, Andrew Wilder, vice president, Asia Programs, United States Institute of Peace said the Pakistan military's main strategic objective in Afghanistan is to ensure minimal Indian influence.
Dec 04, 2015, 05:45 AM IST
US asks Pakistan to combat all militant groups
A US spokesman said that Pakistan was using assistance provided by the US in their efforts to combat terrorism in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas.
Nov 20, 2015, 13:05 PM IST
Pakistan trained Lashkar-e-Toiba; Osama bin Laden our hero: Pervez Musharraf
Musharraf further claimed that his country trained Taliban, Ayman-al-Zawahri and Jalaluddin Haqqani.
Oct 28, 2015, 10:03 AM IST
'Civil nuclear deal with Pakistan ill-advised'
A second top Republican Senator has voiced strong reservation over reports that the US may be pursuing a civil nuclear deal with Pakistan, citing the country's support to dreaded terror groups like the Taliban and the Haqqani network.
Oct 22, 2015, 14:42 PM IST
Kerry asks Sharif to take action against LeT, Haqqani network
US Secretary of State John Kerry has asked Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to take action against terrorist groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and the dreaded Afghan-based Haqqani network.
Sep 28, 2015, 14:59 PM IST
John Kerry asks Nawaz Sharif to take action against LeT, Haqqani network
US Secretary of State John Kerry has asked Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to take action against terrorist groups like Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba and the dreaded Afghan-based Haqqani network.
Sep 28, 2015, 04:52 AM IST
