Pentagon says US is engaged in a dialogue with Pakistan, negotiations have not been cut off altogether.

No breakthrough in talks; negotiations stalled by ‘political issues’.

India, Malaysia, Korea, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey and Taiwan will also be exempted from the sanctions.

Pakistan's ambassador to US says Pakistan wants to be a part of the solution for Nato.

In the meantime, US Embassy military officials will discuss the matter with Pakistani officials: Pentagon.

Jonathon Conly, newly appointed Mission Director, is expected to take office by the end of this month.

Says those statements add an unhelpful twist to the process, leave room to work for those trying to resolve stalemate.

Panetta empowered to waive conditions if deemed it is in the interest of National Security.

Dempsey says US, Pakistan unable to find common ground over action against Haqqani network, al Qaeda in FATA.

Nato offici­al says they are still pursui­ng a deal on reopen­ing the supply route theoug­h Pakist­an