NPR | US Suspends Most Security Assistance To Pakistan NPR Nauert was not immediately able to provide a total dollar amount for the cutoff. "We are still working through the numbers," she said. In his first tweet of 2018, Trump said the U.S. "has foolishly given Pakistan more than 33 billion dollars in aid ... US suspends security assistance to Pakistan The Pakistan Problem Trump, Citing Pakistan as a 'Safe Haven' for Terrorists, Freezes Aid |
CNN | Trump's unfair attack on Pakistan CNN But it's also worth noting that much of the US aid that has been received ignores the economic and human cost of war on Pakistan. Pakistan's Ministry of Finance estimates that since the country became a frontline ally to the United States, its economy ... After Trump tweet, Pakistan talks of 'response' to US action The President's Tweet Is Not A Game-Changer In US-Pakistan Relations Pakistan Has All the Leverage Over Trump |
New York Times | Bomb Cyclone, Bannon, Pakistan: Your Thursday Evening Briefing New York Times (Want to get this briefing by email? Here's the sign-up.) Good evening. Here's the latest. Photo. Credit Damon Winter/The New York Times. 1. As forecast, the “bomb cyclone” paralyzed much of the East Coast as it moved north from Florida. White-out ... |
Tensions Escalate Between The US And Pakistan NPR SETHI: Well, you know, the thing is that Pakistan has been India-centric. Pakistan's entire national security doctrine is based on its hostile relations with India. And to that extent, it has particular interests in Afghanistan. It does not want to see ... |
CNBC | Pakistan is ditching the dollar for trade with China — 24 hours after Trump denounced the country CNBC "Pakistan and the U.S. have had a fraught relationship for years, but the big change recently has been China," said Simon Baptist, Asia regional director at the Economist Intelligence Unit. "China has really gone hard in cementing its existing ... Pakistan cozies up to China on trade after Trump tweet Pakistan brings Chinese yuan on par with US dollar for investment ... Pakistan ditches the dollar for trade |
BBC News | Kulbhushan Jadhav: Pakistan issues new 'India spy' video BBC News Pakistan has released a new video of a former Indian navy officer facing a death sentence for spying, amid controversy over a visit by his family. In the video, Kulbhushan Jadhav says his mother and wife, who met him in December, were "shouted at" by ... Pakistan releases another 'confessional' video of Kulbhushan Jadhav Pakistan video 'shows' Kulbhushan Jadhav saying 'Indian diplomat shouted at my mother' Pakistan releases fresh Jadhav video; cheap trick, says India |
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty | US Accuses Pakistan Over Violations of Religious Freedom U.S. News & World Report US Accuses Pakistan Over Violations of Religious Freedom. The Trump administration is accusing Pakistan of severe violations of religious freedom in a further sign of deteriorating relations. Jan. 4, 2018, at 1:14 p.m.. US Accuses Pakistan Over ... US Places Pakistan on 'Special Watch List' for Severe Violations of Religious Freedom US Hits Pakistan, Iran, Three Central Asian Nations For Religious Freedom Violations US places Pakistan on a special watch list for religious freedom violations |
The Diplomat | Pakistan's Jirgas and Women's Rights The Diplomat In 2017, on the surface, much changed in Pakistan. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif resigned amidst corruption charges. His resignation was followed by that of the law minister, Zahid Hamid, following significant protests. Yet under the surface remained the ... |
US To Pakistan: Crack Down On Terrorism Or Lose US Aid NPR The White House has suspended all U.S. security assistance to Pakistan, and is calling on Pakistan to deny safe haven to extremists who are undermining Afghanistan's government. Facebook; Twitter; Flipboard; Email. Sign Up for the NPR Politics ... |
NBCNews.com | Trump's threat to cut aid funds to Pakistan, Palestinians triggers backlash NBCNews.com President Donald Trump's threat to cut aid to the Palestinians and nuclear-armed ally Pakistan is not simply a case of saving a few hundred million dollars spent on problems in faraway countries, analysts and former officials said Wednesday. One expert ... |