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Musharraf warns boots-on-ground in N. Waziristan would be extremely unwise, Bin Laden was negligence, humint failure.

After Islamabad visit, Clinto­n says US wants Pakist­an to carry out action­s agains­t terror­ists in a covert manner

US delegation crafts framework for reconciliation.

Both US and Pakistan must have the maturity to remain wedded to only delivering a stable and peaceful Afghanistan.

Clinton praises Obama for making the call to send US Special Forces to kill Osama bin Laden inside Pakistan.

Former chief of Jamat-e-Islami (JI) Qazi Hussain Ahmad says nation will stand against America in case of an attack.

US has changed its stance, but would ‘conditionalities’ imposed from Taliban and Pakistani sides yield fruitful talks?

Clinton, however, also asks for action within ‘days and weeks’ against alleged safe havens.

Both the US and Pakistan cannot prolong the current contest of who blinks first. A middle ground must be found.

Zardari said that public criticism of Pakistan’s role undermines its common struggle against militancy in the region.

US official says ISI arranged Haqqani network meeting that took place in the summer.

Head of US Senate Armed Services Committee accuses Pakistan of interfering in Afghan political reconciliation process.

Clinton says US feels strongly about development, shifting focus from aid to trade with Pakistan.

You can’t keep snakes in your back yard and expect them to only bite your neighbours, says Clinton.

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton renews demand to tackle ‘militant sanctuaries’.

Clinton due in Pakistan today, to be joined by CIA chief David Petraeus and top US military officer Martin Dempsey.

Secretary Clinton, Gen Dempsey and CIA chief Petraeus to share ‘blueprint’ in Islamabad.

No one can be happy over the confrontation Pakistan is embarking upon with the US and its Nato allies.

The possibility of permanent peace in our time and especially our region has been receding in recent years.

Kayani says troop build-up along border to heighten pressure.

US defence secretary warns against cuts in defence spending.

President Obama's spokesman acknowledges disagreements exist on some issues between the two countries.

Corps commanders show willingness to lower tensions with Washington.

Intelligence officials on both sides say they have laboured to restore communication .

United States concerned about public opinion polling numbers in Pakistan.

Both leaders consider losses and gains as troops withdrawal edges closer.

Obama says that Pakistan has “hedged bets on what Afghanistan would look like” after the withdrawal of US troops.

Obama's national security adviser stresses Kayani to take direct action against Haqqani network, reports NYT.

Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney said that Pakistan was not acting like an ally in the war on terror.

Expresses concern over the way it is dealing with the Afghan insurgency.

US ambassador met Kayani last week to deliver an ‘important message’.

Gilani lays out mechanism for negotiations with Taliban and other militant groups.

Two features of Pakistan’s political economy create uncertainty about the outcome of continuing confrontation with US.

In an op-ed published in the Washington Post, the president looks to calm tempers.

Brian Katulis explains why the US and Pakistan are stuck with each other.

US is focusing on the outcome of the APC - and wants to resolve all issues with Pakistan through dialogue.

Musharraf says that US needs to realise Pakistan's interests in a peaceful and stable Afghanistan.

Pakistan govt needs to pay more attention to the long neglected imperative of self-reliance and limit expenditures.

The question is who of the political or military will talk to Taliban to persuade them to spare Pakistan?

Praises Gilani but says Baloch leaders should also have been invited to Thursday’s APC.

Mullen retires, stresses Pakistan’s importance; Obama says Islamabad must act against Haqqanis.

US official says Pakistanis have been appraised of decision to not send ground troops in targeting militants.

Relation with Pakistan not where it needs to be says Obama. New JCSC General Dempsey old class mate of Kayani.

US has its men in place, including President Zardari, kept his silence throughout the entire kerfuffle.

An APC is not a discussion forum. It is a gathering of the like-minded with pre-determined views.

Nationwide protests erupted on Friday as public reacted to the growing US pressure for action against Haqqani network.

Says ‘Americans have to decide’ whether to go after Haqqani network.

US diplomat says a breakdown in relations ‘not an option’ for both sides.

“If this resolution is not implemented, then no one would be able to stop a revolution in this country,” says JUI-F.

Unanim­ous declar­ation issued by partie­s does not mentio­n the US by name.