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Resetting Pakistan-US engagement
A compromise is likely, resulting in a declaration of remorse by the US that falls short of a formal apology.
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Military's grip on foreign policy easing: Khar
Foreign minister says new power equation is emerging within America's strategic ally.
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As Grossman arrives, high-level huddle finalises strategy
PM joins heads with army, ISI chief to discuss plan of action.
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Resetting Pak-US ties: Grossman arrives in Pakistan
US special envoy Marc Grossman may take up some aspects of the parliamentary policy review.
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Stillborn apology: Pakistan, US fail to break logjam
Officials say Washington is reluctant to tender a public apology over the death of two dozen Pakistani soldiers.
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Pakistan-US relations on hold
Pakistan is not a hostile country but constant US bashing of Pakistan Army, ISI have antagonised its people.
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Resetting ties with US: Govt to finalise review ahead of Grossman’s visit
Defence Committee of Cabinet to convene again on 25th.
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Senator Kerry not planning visit to Pakistan: Spokesperson
According to the White House, Obama has not asked Kerry to travel to Pakistan or to deliver any message.
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Pakistan has no connection with terrorist organisations: Sherry Rehman
Says US has expressed concerns about its defense, but Pakistan too has 'red lines' that should not be crossed.
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Resetting ties: Govt gives green light to reopening NATO routes
Fresh agreement to be signed with US; Defence Committee approves roadmap for US ties.
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DPC vows to stand firm against resumption of Nato supplies
Hafiz Saeed says India, west are responsible for the security problems in Balochistan and Gilgit- Baltistan.
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Pakistan arms ban no bar to NATO convoys: Analysts
Political analyst describes bar on transporting deadly weapons as "a gesture to address public opinion".
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Parliament gets to decide — finally
Perhaps, next to follow should be country’s policy with India, where much could be done.
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PCNS recommendations: 94% legislators refrained from debating Pak-US ties
94% of parliamentarians stayed away from crucial debate with only 6% debating PCNS report for 338 minutes.
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Pak-US ties: PTI rejects PCNS resolution, demands another review
Condemning PCNS resolution, PTI demands government review Pak-US ties.
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Revisiting foreign policy: US ready to talk – but end to drone strikes unlikely
United States ready to discuss the new framework for relations with Pakistan.
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In unison: Parliament passes foreign policy reboot
New guidelines demand end to drone strikes, bar use of routes for transporting arms.
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Foreign policy: JUI-F ends panel’s boycott – conditionally
Announcement came after JUI-F chief held meetings with President Zardari, Senator Raza Rabbani, and Sherry Rehman.
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Recrafting foreign policy: JUI-F ends panel’s boycott – conditionally
Maulana Fazlur Rehman-led faction of JUI will attend the PCNS proceeding on Thursday.
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Resetting US-Pakistan ties
Relations with the US are far too vital to be held hostage by political demagoguery.
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US ties: Efforts on to win back JUI-F
Government to convince the JUI-F chief to take part in proceedings of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security
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Recrafting foreign policy: After weeks of impasse, panel makes headway
PCNS arrives at a consensus on linking resumption of NATO supplies to ending drone strikes.
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PCNS finalises new recommendations: 'Force US to stop drone strikes'
JUI-F continues boycott of PCNS meetings, PML-N to take decision on recommendations after consultations.
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Rebooting US ties: Joint sitting sputters as PCNS suffers from absenteeism
The debate over the major foreign policy review only attracted members of the ruling PPP and its coalition partners.
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Revisiting foreign policy: Panel concerned over US ‘moves to pressurise Pakistan’
JUI-F chief walks out; PCNS members deplore bounty on Saeed.
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Joint sitting of parliament: PM bemoans ill-timing of US bounty on Hafiz Saeed
Prime Minister says Zardari's visit to India is a private one and carries no agenda.
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Hoar chupho
I hope I am right, that Pakistan may still have time — but it will need some effort to save it from itself.
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Pakistan-US ties: JUI-F adamant on not reopening Nato supplies
PCNS members deplore announcement of $10 million bounty on Hafiz Saeed.
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New questions for PCNS as PML-N ends boycott
It is estimated that more than 100,000 containers will be used if Nato pulls out its equipment through any land route.
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NATO supplies, military bills: Pakistan, US agree on new framework
Negotiations to begin once parliamentary review of ties with US is complete.
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‘Jalsa-e-Inqilab’: Drone attacks, possible reopening of NATO route criticised
JI General Secretary Liaqat Baloch says party will resist any decision about the reopening of the NATO supply route.
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National honour and foreign policy
States that follow nationalism and ideology have elements of fixity in foreign policy.
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Reopening NATO supply lines: US ready to offer more compensation
“Even if we pay additional taxes, Pakistan still is the most viable option for Nato supplies,” says a US official.
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Foreign policy review: Opposition drags govt back to drawing board
PCNS may link lifting of Nato blockade with halt in drone attacks.
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'US to rely on NDN in case Pakistan doesn't resume NATO routes'
Deputy Chief of Staff Logistics Army Lieutenant General Raymond Mason says Pakistan route 'critical'.
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Reviving the recommendations: Gilani gathers stakeholders in bid to break impasse
In presence of military brass, parties make headway on stalled review of ties with US.
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Where are Pak-US ties headed?
Some tangible proposals have been made and one hopes that a balanced foreign policy will soon be formulated.
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Pakistan-US relations: JuD chief wants referendum
Hafiz Saeed sends letters to parliamentarians, calls on them to 'break away from party policy'.
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Behind closed doors: Govt, opposition agree to leave resolution pending
Government wants any eventual resolution to be unanimous so that any fallout is shared.
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Resolving impasse: US commanders offer ‘new proposals’
In a meeting with Gen Kayani, Centcom chief and ISAF commander call for moving beyond the Salala incident.
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Our stalled foreign policy
Pakistan's foreign policy is not only run by the army, but also indirectly by other elements outside parliament
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Senior US commanders discuss border cooperation with Kayani
General James Mattis and General John Allen arrive in Pakistan, meet army top brass.
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Pakistan-US alliance: Obama hopes review will respect US security needs
During meeting US president, PM Gilani vow to rescue anti-terror alliance.
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Parliament continues debate on Pak-US ties
JUI-F says the government wants to legalise presence of Blackwater in Pakistan.
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Obama, Gilani vow to rescue anti-terror alliance
President Barack Obama, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani vow to rescue troubled anti-terror alliance.
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Reaction: No worries in Western capitals
By the end of 2014, his country would full ownership, leadership of governance and development, says Afghan Envoy.
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Blockade politics: Parliament to decide on NATO supplies, says PM
Country needs civil nuclear technology for energy needs: Gilani.
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Fearing voter backlash: PML-N likely to reject proposals on US ties
Party leadership debates options, weighs in favour of appeasing its right-wing vote bank.
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Pakistan-US ties: Rabbani says proposals can be fine-tuned
Cabinet to review draft proposals on Thursday.
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Analysis: Bring out the bulldozers
The thin attendance meant that there was already knowledge that the opposition would quickly ask for an adjournment.