The outgoing U.S. spy chief has made a surprise stop in Pakistan, part of an apparent effort to mend ties with Islamabad. Senior U.S. and Pakistani officials say CIA Director Leon Panetta arrived in Pakistan Friday for talks with the Pakistani Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani. He also met with Pakistani spy chief Lieutenant […]
Karzai Urges Pakistan Role in Afghan Peace Process
Posted June 10th, 2011 at 1:00 pm (UTC-5)
Afghan President Hamid Karzai is calling on Pakistan to help his country achieve stability. Mr. Karzai arrived in Islamabad Friday for a meeting with his counterpart Asif Ali Zardari. Following talks, both presidents told reporters that Afghanistan-Pakistan relations remain strong, with both countries sharing the common goal of peace and prosperity. The Afghan leader said […]
Pakistan Orders Probe into Military Killing
Posted June 10th, 2011 at 12:35 pm (UTC-5)
Pakistani leaders have ordered a probe after a video surfaced showing paramilitary soldiers shooting and killing an unarmed young man. The video, broadcast on Pakistani television, shows members of the paramilitary Rangers opening fire on the man as he pleads for his life in the southern city of Karachi. The man, later identified as Sarfaraz […]
Most US Military Advisors Out of Pakistan
Posted June 10th, 2011 at 11:50 am (UTC-5)
Most of the U.S. experts sent to Pakistan to help train the country’s military in counterinsurgency have left the country at Pakistan’s request. U.S. Vice Admiral Michael LeFever said Friday the United States has almost completed the pullout, though he did not give specific numbers. He said in a statement from the U.S. Embassy in […]
Afghan President in Pakistan for Talks on Taliban
Posted June 10th, 2011 at 11:10 am (UTC-5)
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has arrived in Pakistan for talks that are expected to focus on what role Islamabad can play as the Afghan government tries to broker peace with the Taliban. President Karzai’s visit is the first since al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden was killed in a U.S. raid in the Pakistani city of […]
Afghan President in Pakistan for Talks on Taliban
Posted June 10th, 2011 at 9:20 am (UTC-5)
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has arrived in Pakistan for talks that are expected to focus on what role Islamabad can play as the Afghan government tries to broker peace with the Taliban. President Karzai’s visit is the first since al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden was killed in a U.S. raid in the Pakistani city of […]
Pakistan Orders Probe into Military Killing
Posted June 10th, 2011 at 7:55 am (UTC-5)
Pakistani leaders have ordered a probe after a video surfaced showing paramilitary soldiers shooting and killing an unarmed young man. The video, which was broadcast on Pakistani television, shows members of the paramilitary Rangers opening fire on the man as he pleads for his life in the southern city of Karachi. The man, later identified […]
Afghan President in Pakistan for Talks
Posted June 10th, 2011 at 6:50 am (UTC-5)
Afghan President Hamid Karzai is in Pakistan for talks on bilateral ties, in his first visit since terrorist leader Osama bin Laden was found and killed in Pakistan in a U.S. raid last month. Mr. Karzai is holding talks Friday and Saturday with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, despite […]
School Bus Accident in Pakistan Kills 12
Posted June 10th, 2011 at 3:20 am (UTC-5)
Officials in Pakistan say at least 12 children have died and at least two more are injured after a bus veered off the road and plunged into a canal Friday. Reports say the accident took place in Pakistan-held Kashmir, as the bus was carrying the children to schools in Mirpur district. Rescuers are searching the […]
Karzai Travels to Pakistan for 2-Day Visit
Posted June 9th, 2011 at 6:05 pm (UTC-5)
Afghan President Hamid Karzai travels to Pakistan Friday for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. A Pakistani Foreign Office said President Asif Ali Zardari invited Mr. Karzai, who is expected to hold talks with Mr. Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani. A Foreign Office statement said “Pakistan and Afghanistan enjoy close cordial […]
